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Celebrating the Success of Former Foster Youth
In honor of National Foster Care Month this May, we’re highlighting the champions that help build safe, accessible and joyful spaces on campus for foster youth. Few embody these values more than Los Angeles Trade Tech’s Dr. Dione Washington. For over 20 years,… Read More
College Campus Food Pantries: Learnings from a 2021 Survey
In 2021, Swipe Out Hunger surveyed college campus pantries following the organization’s acquisition of the College and University Food Bank Alliance (CUFBA). This public paper assesses the current basic needs climate among college food pantries across the U.S., including their inventory, sourcing, services provided,… Read More
5 Things To Know About The Campus Pantry and College Hunger Landscape
We recently hosted more than 100 of our campus partners and community members on a webinar where we dove deep into the empirical evidence gleaned from our recent campus leader and pantry surveys. The survey is the most representative study of college food… Read More
Swipe Out Hunger and TOP The Organic Project Partner to Support College Students
April 7, 2022 – Today, the leading national nonprofit working to end college student hunger, Swipe Out Hunger and organic period product company, TOP the organic project, announced its partnership to support college students. One in three college students faces… Read More
An Update from Our CEO
To my Swipe Out Hunger community,As we enter into spring and a season that celebrates growth and opportunity, I wanted to personally inform you of some important news.I have decided to transition from my role as CEO of Swipe Out Hunger on July 29,… Read More
2022 – 2024 Strategic Plan
At the end of 2021, we completed our three-year strategic plan to support Swipe Out Hunger in achieving its mission. Informed by our staff, board members, and community members, we’re ecstatic to share our goals to end student hunger with you!1. Deliver equitable and… Read More
Swipe Out Hunger Announces Microgrants to 17 Campus Pantries
February 3, 2022 – The leading national nonprofit working to end college student food insecurity, Swipe Out Hunger announced today that $3,000 microgrants will be distributed to 17 colleges to support their campus food pantries.This is the first cycle of Swipe Out Hunger’s inaugural… Read More
Win a Case of Tampons for Your Campus Pantry!
Why get perishables for your campus pantry this Thanksgiving week, when you could support women with a basic need with Swipe Out Hunger? TOP the organic project’s mission is to increase access to better-for-you… Read More
Chobani and Swipe Out Hunger Partner to Help College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity on 23 Campuses
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – October 22, 2021 – Food insecurity is one of the most pervasive and devastating afflictions nationwide, impacting one in 10 Americans. College campuses are among the most affected, yet overlooked, communities, where one in three students faces hunger.Costly housing, transportation,… Read More
Swipe Out Hunger Acquires the College and University Food Bank Alliance
Campus pantries can fill out this interest form to gain access to Swipe Out Hunger resources under this acquisition. Swipe Out Hunger Invites 800+ New Members to Its Network October 21, 2021 – Today, the… Read More
Transact Partners with Swipe Out Hunger to Address College Student Food Insecurity
Transact to Share Swipe Out Hunger Information, Donate Meals at National, Regional, and Virtual ‘Food for Thought’ Events (Phoenix, AZ) — Today, Transact, the leader in innovative payment solutions for a connected campus, and Swipe Out Hunger, the leading nonprofit addressing hunger among college… Read More
