DUE TO INFLATION RENT, STUDENTS HAVE TAKE JOBS ENDS

can’t properly study if they’re hungry…so the Basic Needs and Security Act focuses on how we help students succeed once they’re in college,” Mendoza-sandoval continues. Key provisions of this bill would make it easier for students to access already available resources.“This bill will implement policies on all 4-year and 2- year [college] institutions by making sure that there are navigators on campuses that create statewide task forces by creating eligible food options for students.,” Mendoza-Sandoval continues.

Local Resource: Wildcat Pantry

Most students at CWU have heard about the Wildcat Pantry. The Wildcat Pantry is an available resource to students that provides free food items and hygiene products. As we’ve learned inflation and basic needs insecurities are disproportionately affecting college students especially in the south central region of the state and at CWU specifically. Wildcat Pantry is an available resource to students to help mitigate the cost of living increases, especially food insecurity.