UPDATE: The virtual public hearing for our bill was held on October 7, 2021, and you can watch the full hearing here.
The Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Coalition (HFCC) was formed in the fall of 2019 to address food insecurity among high-need populations enrolled in Massachusetts public colleges and universities. Our goal is to ensure equity and incorporate student voices as we work to make Massachusetts college campuses hunger free.
37% of public university students in Massachusetts are food insecure, and only 20% of food insecure students utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. (Source)
S.2811 and H.4697, sponsored by Senator Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester), Senator Joan Lovely (D-Salem), Representative Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill), and Representative Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) and Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) would provide colleges the technical assistance and funding they need to address food insecurity on their campuses.
Last month, our Hunger Free Campus Coalition (HFCC) brought our expertise to the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference hosted annually by Feeding America and the Food and Research Action Center (FRAC). Coalition leaders presented on the Read more…
Boston, Mass. – A survey conducted by Change Research of 530 registered voters in Massachusetts shows overwhelming support of measures to help college students access nutrition benefits. 71% support the state investing funding to help Read more…
As students plan for classes, the HFCC is committed to ensuring they have the nutrition they need to graduate & succeed.