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Vendaval -> College undergrads hitting food banks (10/13/2008 3:33:54 PM)
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The economic recession is hitting everyone, especially those on fixed incomes. A new trend at food banks is more college students showing up for basic food supplies. Some are single, some are married and/or parents and they all need a bit of help to get through their programs. One particular food bank in this article is operated by and for college students. Food banks and coops are a great way to pool resources and make the most of your money and sweat equity.
"Undergrads on the Bread Line"
By Laura FitzpatrickMonday, Oct. 06, 2008 " "At first, I was like, 'Oh, man, I hope no one sees me here, it's embarrassing,'" says Jessica Makolin, 21, an advertising major who will graduate from Michigan State in December. Makolin says she eventually grew more comfortable patronizing Michigan State's Student Food Bank, the only food bank in the nation run for students by students. The Lansing organization experienced a nearly 15% increase in traffic this past school year, with the number of visits topping out at more than 4,000 in 2007-2008. Students' need for food assistance is on the rise around the country. For example, at Texas Women's University in Denton, the food pantry for students noted a sharp increase in customers during the summer session; meanwhile, a Seattle food bank near the University of Washington has seen about a 25% increase in students' visits compared to the previous calendar year, and demand for the food assistance program at the Community College of Denver has doubled in the last year."
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1847436,00.html?xid=feed-yahoo-full-nation
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