As the holidays near, colleges work to ensure students have enough to eat

By Kadin Mills

Published December 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM EST

With grocery costs on the rise, it's been a challenging time for college students facing food insecurity. Many are stocking up at food pantries before the end of the semester.

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