What is Food Insecurity?
Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. This can be a temporary situation or can last a long time.
Support and Resources
How does Brown support master’s students experiencing food insecurity?
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Meal Swipes: Meal credits for on-campus meals may be provided to students experiencing acute food need. This form of support, the number of meals, and the period of time over which they will be provided will be determined on an individual basis after applying for Meal Swipes in UFunds. Students are typically awarded 20 meal swipes at a time and may reapply as needed. Complete the application and learn about eligibility requirements in UFunds.
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Emergency Hardship Funding: Students may apply for up to $250 in funds to cover the costs of groceries for themselves and/or dependents.
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Bear Market Food Exchange: Located on the 4th Floor of Page-Robinson building (across from Room 411), this pantry shelf is stocked by donations from students, faculty & staff, and supplemented monthly by the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life.
- Graduate Student Council Lounge Pantry: The pantry is located in the Graduate Student Lounge (92 Thayer St.), in cabinets three and four which are to the right of the GSL entrance, and directly across from the sink. A list of items that might be found in the pantry and where are shown on the Graduate Student Council (GSC) website.