Web PhotoEveryone knows the stereotype of the broke college student surviving on packs of instant ramen noodles. Prior to the pandemic, food insecurity was a common issue among college students, but now the COVID pandemic has exacerbated the problem. At least 49% of students who also are parents have experienced food insecurity, compared to 27% of students who are not parents. And overall, 51% of all students have reached out to family for food support, while 24% say they had to take out loans to cover the cost of food. Students who experience food insecurity have decreased academic achievement, earning lower grades than other students.

Source: Forbes November 02, 2021 01:40 UTC