The Student Fee Committee has officially approved a building fund that will expand the space available to the Portland State Food Pantry. This new space is anticipated to boost the…
Raising awareness about food insecurity
“If nearly half of the students at PSU experience food insecurity in a given month, why isn’t this treated as an emergency?” asks the Portland State Food Pantry website. …
PSU Food Pantry set to expand food intake
This week, Portland State’s Food Pantry is set to double their food intake. Thanks to a renewed partnership with Urban Gleaners, the pantry’s weekly 1,000 pound intake of food is…
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…
The future of 5th Avenue Cinema
Cinema to become new PSU Food Pantry location
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…
Recent report reveals students struggle with food insecurity
In December 2018, the Government Accountability Office released a report about food insecurity on university campuses revealing that almost two million eligible students were not accessing potential food assistance benefits,…