Fighting Campus Hunger In Los Angeles with Student LunchBox

What is Food Insecurity?

Food insecurity, a term defined by the USDA , is the economic and social condition that signifies limited or uncertain access to adequate food. It embodies the fear of depleting food supplies before securing more, and is characterized by a compromised diet quality, variety, or desirability. This condition often leaves individuals unsure of their next meal, highlighting the struggle to consistently access the necessary food for a healthy life.

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Recent Data

Student LunchBox is acutely aware of the escalating issue of food insecurity among college students in Los Angeles, California.

According to the California Student Aid Commission, an alarming 1 in 3 students face difficulties securing enough food to sustain their living and concentrate on their academic pursuits. The situation has worsened over the years, with the Commission’s updated 2022-2023 survey findings revealing a concerning 66% of students reporting food insecurity. This marks a significant increase from the 2018-2019 academic year when the figure stood at 39%.

How do we fight college food insecurity?

Student LunchBox (SLB), a 501(c)3 certified non-profit is at the forefront of the fight against college hunger in Los Angeles, California.

Our mission is to ensure that every student has access to the nutritious food they need to maintain their well-being and achieve academic success.

By forging strategic partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community members, we rescue wholesome food that would otherwise end up in landfills and redistribute it to students facing food insecurity.

Fun fact

Did you know? Student LunchBox is powered by the passion, energy, and dedication of over 100 student ambassadors and workers from 15 partner colleges and universities each month. These student leaders handle every aspect of our organization—from web design and marketing to operations and distribution—with a shared purpose: to ensure no student goes hungry.

Driven by a shared passion for philanthropy, our student ambassadors are not only fighting food insecurity by our side but are also working toward our vision of increasing college graduation rates and fostering a movement of community solidarity, where students uplift one another for a brighter future.