A new paper highlights findings from a review of federal bills addressing food insecurity among college students and points to a need to update SNAP eligibility requirements, communication, outreach, and technical assistance to better serve today’s college students.
Melissa Laska
Minneapolis and St. Paul convenience stores increased healthy food options, improving access in low-income areas
The study by Professor Melissa Laska suggests the change may be due to a Minneapolis ordinance to increase healthy food options in stores or other changes in the marketplace.
Laska begins first-of-its-kind study exploring college student food insecurity
Professor Melissa Laska says college food insecurity has been linked with adverse health and academic outcomes for students, including difficulty concentrating in class, lower grade point average, and higher deferment rates.
Finding Good Food Close to Home
SPH partners with Minneapolis on ground-breaking legislation to bring healthy foods to communities.
