food insecurity

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After identifying a gap in service-delivery during his practicum, Troy Fontenot developed an innovative pilot program Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing to deliver groceries to seniors.

Carissa O’Neill works at George Mason University as an office assistant in University Life. Outside the office, O’Neill volunteers at The JK Community Farm in Purcellville, Virginia—a 150-acre working farm that donates 100% of its produce to local food pantries.

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Nutrition and Food Studies students and faculty traveled to Richmond in support of the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Legislative Day.

George Mason University’s Patriot Pantry, in cooperation with the Capital Area Food Bank, is delivering groceries to food-insecure Mason students and their families.

Led by the Office of Annual Giving, Mason Vision Day 2023, held on April 6, highlighted the challenges posed by student food insecurity—which is a growing issue at Mason and at college campuses across the nation. This year, Mason Vision Day raised $290,000 for Mason causes with nearly $90,000 dedicated to student food insecurity.

George Mason University has an important ally in its work to counter food insecurity among its students: The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB)

University Sustainability and the Greenhouse and Garden’s Program are contributing to Mason's efforts to eradicate food insecurity by providing access to campus-grown fruits and vegetables.

Up to one-third of students nationally are impacted by food insecurity. During the past three years, Mason has seen a 172 percent increase in student use of the Patriot Pantry.