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Across the country, many students at colleges and universities struggle to pay rent and buy enough food. In 2019, a Virginia Tech study dug into the root causes behind food insecurity among students at that university. New findings indicate that things might be improving.
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Some studies have shown that people in immigrant communities may be more likely to face food insecurity, particularly in urban areas. They often can’t access, or afford, fresh, healthy vegetables. And the types of foods they grew up eating usually can’t be purchased in grocery stores.
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As the cost for food continues to hit families across Virginia, several libraries across the state are offering free food. Including a library in Floyd, which now has a community fridge with free vegetables.
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Earlier this week, a measure of price increases came out - the consumer price index has risen the most since 1981. Most Christians in the US will celebrate Easter this weekend. That, and anxiety over Avian Influenza point to higher prices for an Easter staple: eggs.
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One in three college students in this country does not get enough to eat every day. And that statistic is from before the pandemic. Food insecurity on…
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Food insecurity has become more of a problem, for more people, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s something many don’t want to talk about. Graduate…
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More than half a million children in Virginia are now eligible for extra dollars to help pay for food. It’s part of a pandemic benefit program from the…
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Now that Governor Northam has shut down schools to stem the outbreak of COVID-19, there’s a push across the state to make sure children who rely on…
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Many schools around Virginia try to attract students from low-income families with scholarships, grants and loans – but with the cost of living going up,…
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Food insecurity is the term for when someone does not have consistent access to enough nutritious food to live their lives. It’s something Feeding America…