You don’t need to stay silent about being hungry any longer.
There are people around you who understand and are waiting to hear from you.
They want to help.
REAL PEOPLE WANT TO HELP
Start with one of these
Look for an assistance office
Check if your campus has an assistance office to help students find food and other basic needs.
Many do!
Other offices who may offer assistance: Student Health Center, Student Affairs Office, office of Dean of
Students.
Check for a SingleStop office
Discover if there is a SingleStop office on yur campus. They help with federal assistance like SNAP, aka food stamps.
Look for a food pantry
See if your campus has a food pantry, where you will find food and also real live people who want to help and can point you in other helpful directions.
Check your eligibility for Work Study
Find out if you are eligible for Work Study with the Financial Aid Office. If you are and you
get a job, you can also apply for SNAP.
pssst - if you already work 20 hrs/wk anywhere and/or have a dependent, you might already be
eligible for SNAP!
Google this!
“(your campus name) food insecurity”
You might be surprised what you find!
Google this!
“(your campus name) student advocacy”
If you find one, you’ll also find understanding and helpful people. Who knows... Maybe some day you’ll
want to return the favor and help others just like you.
Use ShareMeals
Download and use the ShareMeals app. Meet someone who has extra meal swipes, share a meal, make a friend.
Find a house of worship
Many are filled with real people who want to to help college students. Some have food pantries or events with free food.