For Many College Students, Hunger Can 'Make It Hard To Focus In Class'

[egbertowillies]

As students enter college this fall, many will hunger for more than knowledge. Up to half of college students report that they were either not getting enough to eat or were worried about it, according to published studies.

https://singlepayerhealthcarenow.com/2018/08/10/college-students-hunger/

[Uncle Joe]

1. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread egbertowillies

[greymattermom]

2. This happened to my son in law.

He didn't have enough money to buy food, was working, and lost his scholarship for getting one low grade. It took him years to get his degree while working full time, but he finally did.

[SharonClark]

3. To clarify, it is not about traditional college students

It is about people who are likely working, parenting, and going to college as well.
Adding college classes to the mix can make food insecurity worse.

The article includes some creative solutions. Thanks for posting it.