KEARNEY – Food insecurity challenges many college students across the United States, including those at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “It inhibits learning, discourages persistence and contributes to students dropping out,” said Claude Louishomme, associate professor of political science at UNK. In response to the need on campus and in the Kearney community, the College of Arts and Sciences Service Outreach Committee is hosting a food drive to benefit … [Read more...] about UNK students, community to benefit from March 11 food drive
Food Insecurity
Social work students raising hunger awareness through Hunger Banquet
WHAT: Hunger Banquet ABOUT: Approximately 12.2 percent of Buffalo County residents are experiencing food insecurity today. Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society is hosting a Hunger Banquet to raise awareness and address hunger in area communities. Participants draw tickets, and the places where they sit and meals they eat are determined by the “economic status” they are assigned through their tickets. DONATIONS: Event is free to attend. Those attending are asked to make … [Read more...] about Social work students raising hunger awareness through Hunger Banquet
