Perceived Drivers of Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies of DACA-Eligible College Students–an Exploratory Study

Klobodu, Seth Selorm; Paiva, Marianne; Rodriguez, J.M Rielo; Calderon, Sarahi; Chrisman, Matthew

doi:10.1080/19320248.2021.1894299

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“…As the cost of attending higher education has increased, the spending power of financial aid for low‐income students has dwindled (Goldrick‐Rab, 2017), putting more students at risk of facing basic need insecurities. When faced with limited monetary resources, students often report prioritising housing over food (Abu et al, 2022; Klobodu et al, 2021), which may attribute to the high levels of food insecurity on college campuses. Scholars have expressed a need for evidence on the effectiveness of campus‐based food interventions in reducing food insecurity rates (Davis et al, 2021), which is echoed here.…”

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Campus‐based programmes to address food insecurity vary in leadership, funding and evaluation strategies

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College food insecurity is a known detriment to student success, but little is known about the implementation of campus-based programmes to help address this issue on campus in the United States. The objective of this research study was to determine the types of food insecurity initiatives implemented and assess how such programmes are managed, funded, and evaluated. A cross-sectional, 23-item online survey was administered among individuals involved with campus food insecurity initiatives identified through professional networks. Food pantries were the most common (97.1%) and mobile food sharing applications were the least common (14.7%) food security initiatives. A majority of respondents (69.7%) stated that at least one programme on their campus was evaluated, although the methods varied and uncertainty about the methods used was common. An allocated budget was provided at some institutions (38.9%), but funding mechanisms varied. Student Life Offices were most commonly reported as being responsible for programme management. Most respondents (75.3%) reported there had been programme changes due to COVID-19. This research confirmed that food insecurity programmes are widely available, although the type, funding,

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“…Despite knowledge of these predictors, research is still limited available on how the demographic identities of students, especially admission type, such as nontraditional (25 or older), transfer, first-generation, juniors and seniors, undocumented, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)-eligible, and international or graduate, intersect with the challenge of campus food insecurity (Beam, 2020;Camelo & Elliott, 2019;Coffino et al, 2021;Klobodu et al, 2021;Soldavini et al, 2019;Soldavini & Berner, 2020;UC Admissions, n.d.;UC Global Food Initiative, 2017). Such types, particularly transfer and first-generation students, are known to experience distinct challenges transitioning to and navigating the college environment (Daddona et al, 2021;Gibbons et al, 2019;Nuñez & Yoshimi, 2017;Zilvinskis & Dumford, 2018).…”

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“…Such types, particularly transfer and first-generation students, are known to experience distinct challenges transitioning to and navigating the college environment (Daddona et al, 2021;Gibbons et al, 2019;Nuñez & Yoshimi, 2017;Zilvinskis & Dumford, 2018). Qualitative studies of nontraditional and DACAeligible students have discussed the unique ways in which they experience and navigate food insecurity; prioritizing food over other basic needs and expenses, rationing food, relying on the support of friends and family, and choosing foods out of cost convenience over healthfulness are strategies that have been reported (Beam, 2020;Klobodu et al, 2021). Such studies demonstrate that marginalized academic groups are facing food insecurity, but fail to identify how their experience, especially regarding food resources, compares with nonmarginalized students.…”

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Food insecurity and utilization of campus food resources differ by demographic and academic group

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J. Agric. Food Syst. Community Dev.

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Food insecurity is a major challenge for many college students, negatively affecting their well-being and academic success. To address the challenge, universities are implementing food resources to provide free access to food; however, little is known about how students’ identities affect their utilization of these resources. This study analyzed the relationships among food insecurity, campus food resource participation, and student demographic and academic identity. Survey data were collected from a representative sample (n=1,190) of undergraduate students at the University of California (UC), Davis. Analyses were conducted using chi-square tests of independence and logistic regression to assess factors related to food insecurity and campus food resource participation. The results indicate that transfer students are 84% more likely to experience food insecurity, but 39% less likely to use campus food resources. Both first-generation and fourth- year students disproportionately experience food insecurity and utilize campus food resources more. Latino(a)/Chicano(a)/Hispanic students are twice as likely to experience food insecurity and 49% more likely to use food resources than white/European American students. These results demonstrate that student identity intersects with food insecurity and access in the college environment. These findings can guide recommendations for improving and expanding campus food resources by utilizing equitable outreach strategies that build a support network of food access while reflecting the diverse needs of student populations.

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Perceived Drivers of Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies of DACA-Eligible College Students–an Exploratory Study

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Campus‐based programmes to address food insecurity vary in leadership, funding and evaluation strategies

Campus‐based programmes to address food insecurity vary in leadership, funding and evaluation strategies

Food insecurity and utilization of campus food resources differ by demographic and academic group

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