That’s according to the fourth and largest survey of college students’ ability to afford food and housing

In the United States, nearly 13 percent of people are food insecure, living without reliable access to basic nutrition. But the problem is even more dramatic on college campuses, where a recent study found that 48% of students report food insecurity and live without regular access to food.

The grants provided under Assembly Bill 4702 aim to help colleges address hunger statewide, leverage more sustainable solutions to address basic food needs on campus, raise awareness for available food services, and continue to build strategic partnerships at the local, state and national levels to

Lack of transparency about SNAP benefits leaves students confused, unable to take advantage of resources

Unlike elementary and secondary school students, whose families can get some support from things like federal free breakfast and lunch programs, for college students much of that assistance dries up.

Postsecondary attainment is increasingly necessary to move out of poverty and homelessness and live a healthy, productive life.

There isn't federal data on food insecurity among college students nationally, so the GAO reviewed 31 studies on the topic, showing that most concluded that over a third of college students don't always have enough to eat.

A new government report highlights just how pervasive the problem is.

Students have around 60 programs at their disposal, from advanced manufacturing to emergency medical response.