About our Students
In Spring 2020, we surveyed 252 students receiving meal swipes from higher education institutions in California, Illinois, and Washington.
“I am surviving and succeeding as a student. I had so many factors against me and the meal passes helped me stay healthy enough to be my best.”
Santa Monica College student
Listen to Kaito’s story about what overcoming food insecurity with Cal Poly SLO’s Swipe Out Hunger program meant for his college experience.
After receiving donated meal swipes…
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What students are saying about our program
of students said it was easy to access the Swipe Out Hunger program
1 out of 2
students said they learned about the Swipe Out Hunger program from a friend or classmate
3 out of 4
students said they felt comfortable using the donated meal swipes
of students said the Swipe Out Hunger program should continue
STUDENT HUNGER IS REAL. WE CAN HELP END IT.
Swipe Out Hunger believes that supporting the basic needs of students must become a priority for colleges and universities. With increased capacity, we’ll be able to make this so.