Making a Difference: Campus Food Pantry Supports Howard Students
By Shelly Ridgeway Food insecurity. The mention of it conjures up feelings that range from empathy and disbelief to anger and frustration. Howard University students are not immune to the realities of food insecurity, and limited access to sufficient or quality food that meets their basic needs is a concern for Howard administrators and leaders. In 2018, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs established a food pantry on campus known as TheStore@HU to help support the growing needs of students. Located in the lower level of College Hall South residence hall, the pantry currently serves more than 500 students