Stop by the Student Life Center this #GivingTuesday (Dec. 3) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy a free holiday beverage and learn how you can make an impact on the Virginia Western Student Food Co-Op, Fueled by Kroger. Or you can also give directly online.

Food insecurity on campus: 13% of Virginia Western students cut the size of their meals or often skip meals because there isn’t enough money for food. This data point, from a fall 2024 survey of first-year CCAP students, is the highest percentage since 2020.

Learn more about the Student Needs Survey by contacting the Virginia Western Educational Foundation.

Or see a recent SCHEV survey on how Virginia colleges and universities are addressing food insecurity.