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Why does CT State Community College Norwalk have a food pantry? Food insecurity has increasingly become an issue on college and university campuses across the country with some data showing 39-59% of college students experiencing food insecurity. Research has shown that the rates of food-insecure community college students exceed the national average which has a negative effect on student GPA, 能量等级, 和浓度. Obtaining an adequate food supply is often a major component of the financial stress that students bear. And while there are community resources available, it may be difficult to access them due to transportation or scheduling. 除了, sometimes community food resources are not able to accommodate students based on their eligibility guidelines.

Students are allowed to self-refer, or may be referred by campus departments. Students must present their CT State Community College ID or other proof that they are a current, registered CT State Community College Norwalk student in order to receive food. Students are encouraged to bring their own grocery bag or to reuse the bag they are given upon their first visit to the pantry.