On March 20, 2024, we published our public paper and interactive dashboard and launched these resources at our virtual Town Hall: Insights From Our Campus Survey. This report focuses on key aspects of higher education food justice programming like sourcing, distribution, and finances while detailing the opportunities and challenges in these areas. We’re excited to share these incredible findings! If you missed the Town Hall, don’t worry – here are 3 things you need to know: 1. Food insecurity is a national problem and it’s not limited to certain demographics. The paper was informed by a compr ..read more

This blog is written by: Aditi Kulkarni (she/her/hers): Aditi is the co-founder of the Spartan Food Security Council at Michigan State University (MSU), a student-run organization focused on feeding MSU’s community and ending localized food insecurity. She graduated from MSU in December 2023 with a BA in Comparative Cultures and Politics. Anton Akroush: Anton is a member of the Spartan Food Security Council and a freshman at Michigan State University, where he is pursuing a major in Electrical Engineering. Anton has also worked with and helped lead organizations dedicated to advancing ci ..read more

Swipe Out Hunger is thrilled to launch its new Student Leadership and Advisory Council (SLAAC), a cohort of 15 college student leaders representing 15 campuses and 11 states. During a season of organizational strategic planning, SLAAC represents the collective student voice leading Swipe’s mission to end college student hunger.  “I’m really excited to bring student voices and experiences to Swipe Out Hunger with this new council. Coming from a background in college student support and development, I know these 15 outstanding students will bring energy, insights, and creativity to Swipe’s ..read more

Giving Tuesday is back, and for the second year in a row, we’re making it easy for you to donate directly to our campus partners! Through our Campus Giving Directory, you can donate to your choice of more than 30 participating campus pantries and other food security programs in our network.  Why should you give directly to Swipe’s campus partners? The cost of food continues to rise, along with other basic needs and living expenses, and many students no longer have access to pandemic-era benefits. Supporting our campus partners will provide immediate relief to the college students who ne ..read more

Taking an innovative approach to addressing college student hunger can leave a lasting impact! That’s why we’re excited to highlight our friends at Everytable, a food service organization partnering with colleges and universities to launch custom programs to make fresh, nutritious food accessible to everyone. Everytable’s mission to transform the food system is changing lives with food service partnerships and grab-and-go storefronts across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and New York City. In Spring of 2020, Santa Monica College — a Swipe Out Hunger campus partner — developed a uniqu ..read more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa., October 19, 2023 – Today, Swipe Out Hunger, the leading nonprofit addressing college student hunger, and The GIANT Company, a leading grocery retailer serving families across the Mid-Atlantic region, announced their partnership to combat college student hunger. Together, they will be awarding a total of $300,000 in grants to more than 60 campuses in the Swipe Out Hunger network, making it the largest one-time gift that Swipe Out Hunger has ever received. Schools will use these grants to support their on-campus food pantries and other anti-hunger programs in a variety of wa ..read more

On September 20, 2023, we launched our 2023 Impact Report at our virtual Year in Review Town Hall! We invited guest speaker Dr. Rashida Crutchfield — Director of the Center for Equitable Higher Education and member of Swipe Out Hunger’s Board of Directors — who shared more about the current landscape of higher education and student basic needs. Our Executive Director, Jaime Hansen, and fellow panelists Sydnie Monegan, Director of Programs, and Zoe Duffield, National Field Manager, discussed some highlights and major milestones from this past year. Watch the full recording above, and read ou ..read more

We’re making cooking on and off campus easier while working to end student hunger! In an exciting partnership with Plug-in Pot — the viral electric hot pot that effortlessly supports students with making healthy choices while saving time and money — 10% of sales will be donated to Swipe Out Hunger, and our campus network will receive a discount on Plug-in Pot purchases (campuses can access Plug-in Pot’s discount code on The Feed here.) Plug-in Pot’s mission is to be a helpful resource for college students to make delicious and healthy meals with ease. College students can face many roadblock ..read more

On August 1, we celebrated Jaime Hansen’s 1-year anniversary since joining Swipe Out Hunger as our Executive Director by hosting an Instagram Live Q&A event! Check out the live recording to hear more about Jaime’s reflections, highlights, and fun moments from the past year. Make sure to follow us @swipeouthunger to stay up-to-date on our next Instagram Live! The post 365 Days at Swipe: Live Q&A with Executive Director Jaime Hansen appeared first on Swipe Out Hunger ..read more

Today, Swipe Out Hunger announces four new members that join its Board of Directors. With these four new Board members, the Swipe Out Hunger Board of Directors comprises a total of 12 knowledgeable professionals, each bringing unique experiences to the Board. “These skilled individuals will support our vision of ending student hunger through their expertise, insights, and lived experience,” said David Croom, Swipe Out Hunger’s Board Chair. “The current Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome such dedicated members to advance our shared mission.” Join Swipe Out Hunger in welcoming its newes ..read more