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Food Insecurity On Wmu’S Campus: Student Satisfaction Of The Invisible Need Project, Ava Daly
Food Insecurity On Wmu’S Campus: Student Satisfaction Of The Invisible Need Project, Ava Daly
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Previous research suggests that food insecurity is higher among college students and individuals from minority populations than the general population. Many college campuses have recognized this issue and developed on-campus food pantries to mitigate food insecurity among students. Nevertheless, barriers exist that prevent students from utilizing on-campus pantries. The purpose of this study was to investigate college students’ relationship to food and food access at Western Michigan University (WMU). Student satisfaction of WMU’s on-campus food pantry, The Invisible Need Project, was also explored. Data were gathered through a 28-question online survey and one in-person focus group. Participants were undergraduate and …