Food-insecure households are more at risk of developing negative health and education outcomes such as frequent sicknesses and lower reading and math achievement in children (USDA). Even later in life in an individual’s college career, these same food-insecure students continue to be affected by the lack of food in their household. Further impacting their educational performance in their college careers. Food insecure college students experience higher rates of depression, loneliness, and anxiety, making them more likely to withdraw from the university before earning a degree (USDA). 

Transform Mid-Atlantic fully understands the importance of food security and its impact on the members of our community and organizations. We want to acknowledge the resources that can be used to create programs to address the rates of food insecurity and highlight the existing programs and pantries at many of our university and organization partners. With this being said, we hope to provide assistance and impactful information to those in need. 

To find further information and background knowledge regarding food insecurity in families, college students, communities, and other related factors, check out the downloadable documents below.