As emergency benefits launched during the pandemic approach expiration, Democratic legislators are trying to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for low-income college students, Higher Ed Dive says. Meanwhile, Inside Higher Ed profiles the work of food pantries at three different universities, all employing innovative technologies to help students fight food insecurity.
Community colleges in California want to build new, affordable options for students whose financial burdens are threatening their academic futures, The Los Angeles Times reports. But the state may not be able to help cover costs to the extent needed, as funds are spread thin across the three public university systems all looking to thwart affordable housing issues.