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Report: College Students Are Hungry And Government Programs Could Do More To Help

“College students across the country struggle with food insecurity. Tuition and books, plus many hours away from a job, can be a huge financial burden on students — and for many, skipping meals can be a last-minute solution to a bad financial situation. A new government report finds that millions of college students are likely struggling. And, the report — which is from the Government Accountability Office, or GAO — concludes that the federal systems in place could do a better job of helping them.”