Spring 2015
Committee:
Equitable Practices
Whereas, Some community college campuses in the state of California have a food pantry program that supports students on campus by providing non-perishable food to students in need;
Whereas, Underprivileged students have to battle hunger as well as rising costs of education and living expenses;
Whereas, Thousands of low-income students experience stress and depression caused by a lack of food, which threatens their academic success;
Whereas, Students cannot focus on their education and do not perform as well in class if they are hungry;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges researches best practices for campuses to host food pantry programs;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges strongly advocates for and distributes best practices for campus food pantry programs, via the regional structures and through available media.
Whereas, Underprivileged students have to battle hunger as well as rising costs of education and living expenses;
Whereas, Thousands of low-income students experience stress and depression caused by a lack of food, which threatens their academic success;
Whereas, Students cannot focus on their education and do not perform as well in class if they are hungry;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges researches best practices for campuses to host food pantry programs;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges strongly advocates for and distributes best practices for campus food pantry programs, via the regional structures and through available media.