Portland State’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative (HRAC) released its annual report on Oregon’s houselessness on Feb. 2, shedding light on the ongoing and increasing crisis affecting the state. …
Fighting food insecurity
Food security comes when a household consistently has access to food. As living organisms, we need a regular calorie intake to keep our bodies in check. We establish daily routines,…
PSU food pantry serves over 200 students daily
These days, it is typical to see a line out the door and down the block when the Portland State Food Pantry opens. The pantry temporarily moved from its old…
Cutting SNAP emergency allotments is wrong
Countless United States citizens with low incomes receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and over the COVID-19 pandemic SNAP recipients received additional emergency allotments to help them…
Accessing Portland State University’s Food Pantry
When it comes to current rates of food insecurity, a report by Oregon State University found that one in four Oregonians is affected, while those under the Black, Indigenous, People…
Southern Africa drought affects 45 million people
A drought throughout southern Africa is affecting about 45 million people, causing food insecurity throughout the region. The drought—an ongoing issue throughout southern Africa since 2012—had record low rainfalls as…
Food insecurity affects student athletes, greater campus community
Associated Students of Portland State President Violet Gibson said food insecurity is plaguing PSU’s campus, and a group she assumed were taken care of by PSU by virtue of their…
PSU student advisor Candace Avalos announces campaign for Portland City Council
Candace Avalos, coordinator of student government and Greek life advisor of Portland State University, announced her campaign for a seat on the Portland City Council on Aug. 1. Avalos—who has…
Burrito Brigade donates 100,000 vegan meals
Burrito Brigade, a Portland- and Eugene-based non-profit that serves hungry communities, just delivered its 100,000th hot vegan meal since its inception in 2014. On Jan. 14 alone, volunteers distributed 738…