The Hillsborough Community College campuses have set up food pantries See Food 2 Finish
Need some more ideas on locations for food distribution in your area? Google tool: findfoodsupport (Information from foodfinder.us ) and locally see Food2Finish - OTHER AREA RESOURCES
NEWS! The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to include students who either:
The temporary exemptions will be in effect until 30 days after the Covid public health emergency is lifted. More information can be found on the SNAP benefits for students webpage and Q&A on student eligibility. - From the Community College Daily
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The Hillsborough Community College - Brandon campus. Food2Finish.
Partners include the HCC Foundation ; Feeding Tampa Bay; Suncoast Credit Union. The Junior League of Tampa.
Along with food, diapers and period products are available
See also Food2Finish - OTHER AREA RESOURCES
Can already existing government programs help?
Young Invincibles. (2018, February) Rethinking SNAP benefits for college students.
Kelly, R. (2020, September 9). Universities roll out food delivery by robot. Campus Technology.
@CUFBA College and University Food Bank Alliance
@FeedingAmerica
@FeedingTampaBay
@hope4college Hope Center for College
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