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We believe that hunger is a real thing on our campus and are working to make sure that no students has to choose between food and the other necessities of life. We strive to get food into the hands of the students that need it - no judgment no questions.

Why there is a need ?
Postsecondary enrollment patterns show that more and more college students do not fit the perception of the typical college student (18-22 years old with support from home). What has long been termed the “non-traditional” student is fast becoming the average college student. Many students are now supporting families and working full-time while attending college. These students are often food insecure or one missed pay check away from being food insecure. Additionally, as college costs have risen and wages for the vast majority of workers have remained constant or decreased more “traditional” college students are facing the prospects of less support from home. These students can be food insecure too. Food insecurity cuts across all demographic statuses, enrollment levels, and geographic locations. Empty cupboards and scrapping by are a way a life for far too many students and these stressors effect student success (learning, grades, graduation, and time to degree). Addressing food insecurity on campus serves both a human service and educational need. Read more here in a study by the Wisconsin HOPE Lab.
More information can be found at http://www.cufba.org