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Food and housing insecurity are topics of interest for many students. The resources provided here present additional information about food and housing insecurity for those who may be interested in learning more, including information about food insecurity specifically on college campuses.

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Utahns Against Hunger

"Being a college student can be a fun, but also challenging, time in adults lives. There are many stressors in a student's life that are normal. Stress over affording food is not. Despite the stereotype that exists of the 'starving college student,' higher education students should not have to skip meals or lack a nutritious diet to make ends meet."

Utahns Against Hunger Website
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Feeding America

In 2019, over 10% of Utah County's population was food insecure. An additional $33M would be required annually to help resolve this issue. Feeding America researches community-level data to provide up-to-date information on food insecurity rates in local areas as well as resources which can be used to help those who are food insecure.

Feeding America Website
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Hey students, when is the last time you had a real meal?

"The problem, of course, is that most student meals aren’t actually meals (example: a handful of Starbursts for breakfast). They don’t have the proper balance of protein, fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy, and they certainly fall short of providing the appropriate nutrients. If you want students to eat well, what they really need is a real meal."

BYU News Article: Hey students, when is the last time you had a real meal?
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College Students' Perceived Differences Between the Terms Real Meal, Meal, and Snack

"During the transition from adolescence to adulthood, changes in dietary intake and other health-related behaviors may lead to decreased diet quality and increased weight, which makes young adults an important target for nutrition education interventions."

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Article
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When college students can't afford to eat

"Someone who is food insecure may budget for food but still not have enough money or other resources to maintain the food supply they need for a healthy diet. For college students in our study, this often manifested as relying on non-perishable foods like ramen noodles, rice and beans when funds were low or when their food supply varied throughout the month or from paycheck to paycheck."

BYU News Food Insecurity Q&A
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Creating a No-Hunger Zone

“Christlike people want to live their religion—and we provide a way for them to do that.”

College Students Not Exempt From Food Insecurity

“There is this notion, at least anecdotally, that I’ve heard from people saying, ‘Oh college students, you know, they don’t really experience food insecurity issues,'” said BYU associate professor of nutrition Rickelle Richards. “That’s not true.”

Food Insecurity Among BYU Students

"While many students reported food insecurity was not a problem, there were others (especially those who were engaged and married) who reported a lack of food, eating less due to budget constraints, and not eating balanced meals."

What Resources Are Available?

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If you have questions about Food or Housing Insecurity, or if you are in immediate need of assistance, please contact the Dean of Students Office.

3500 Wilkinson Student Center
(801) 422-2731
deanofstudents@byu.edu