By Navya Pandit
Maryland residents who cannot prove they are working 20 hours a week could lose their SNAP benefits by the end of this month, according to new state legislation. Continue reading New work requirements could deprive many of SNAP benefits
By Cameron Crossett
The demand for help with food needs has dramatically intensified this fall, especially among graduate students and off-campus undergraduates, according to Larry Tumlin, the campus pantry staff manager and spokesman for the UMD campus food pantry. Continue reading UMD sees surge in student food insecurity amid rising costs
By Hannah Harris
The College Park Community Food Bank and the University of Maryland Campus Pantry saw an increase in need since the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in early November following the government shutdown, according to employees. Continue reading College Park food banks provide relief after SNAP benefits suspension
by Courtney Cohn Food insecurity and childhood hunger in Prince George’s County continue to be exacerbated by COVID-19. Fortunately, students, families and staff are able to receive meals from their local schools, many of which have resorted to virtual learning amid the pandemic, and on campus at the University of Maryland. The university’s Campus Pantry is especially important in a time when many students are … Continue reading Amid COVID-19, UMD and PGCPS find ways to provide meals to students
By Julianne Heberlein The UMD Department of Transportation is hosting a food drive that will give students, faculty and visitors the opportunity to alleviate parking citations while benefitting the Campus Pantry. The drive, called “1 Can Make a Difference,” is being held from Dec. 1-15. The student who donates the most non-perishable and non-expired food items will have a DOTS parking citation fully waived. For … Continue reading DOTS will reduce parking tickets in exchange for canned food donations
