SNAP Disruptions and Student Well-Being:

Campus Food Security Resources

Access free guides and opportunities to raise funds, partner with dining services, and respond to food insecurity on your campus.

With the continued uncertainty of SNAP funding into November, many campuses across Ohio may soon see increased strain on students’ basic needs.

While much of the national conversation focuses on families and seniors, we know these same challenges deeply affect college students — especially those already facing food insecurity. Interruptions to SNAP benefits can lead to skipped meals, heightened stress, and difficult choices between food, housing, and academics.

What are campuses doing to support student basic needs during these uncertain times? If this disruption extends through the end of the semester, what can campuses do to support students — not only in meeting their food security needs, but also in addressing the mental health challenges that accompany this uncertainty?

Join the Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) on Monday, November 10 at 12:00 p.m. for our second installment of a virtual discussion focused on campus responses and collaboration.

Together, we will:

Identify existing campus and community resources supporting student basic needs.
Share what campuses are hearing directly from students.
Explore collective advocacy options — from calling on Congress to act to encouraging the state to use its rainy day fund to sustain SNAP access.

This will be an open conversation and an opportunity for campuses to share what they are doing to support student basic needs and to learn from one another.

We invite you to join this dialogue and help shape coordinated action in the weeks ahead.

These conversations connect with our ongoing work through the Hunger Free Campus Coalition, which unites campus and community partners to end student hunger in Ohio.

Through this network, we continue to share best practices, advance advocacy, and promote initiatives like the Hunger Free Campus Action Center in partnership with Swipe Out Hunger.

Learn More About the Hunger Free Campus Coalition Here

What are the Latest Updates?

Trump Partially Funds SNAP as Colleges Scramble to Feed Students

Inside Higher Ed: After court orders, the Trump administration agreed to use emergency reserves to pay for food stamps during the government shutdown. But the funds cover only half of what’s needed. Campuses are trying to fill in the gaps for needy students.

Read the Article Here

DeWine, McColley, Huffman Take Action to Support Food Assistance During Federal Shutdown

Press Release: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, and Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman on October 30 announced a plan to provide up to $25 million in support for food assistance to help families that may soon be affected by the anticipated suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

See the official executive order (2025-06D) here.

Read DeWine's Press Release Here

Ohio Resources

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

How does the current federal government shutdown impact you? Check this page for updates related to the shutdown: Unemployment, SNAP, TANF.

Resource: Federal Government Shutdown 2025: Ohio Department of Job & Family Services — Questions and Answers

Find More from ODJFS Here

Community Partner Resources

New Resource: Supporting Students Through the November SNAP Cliff

The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs at Temple University has released a new guide to help colleges, state systems, and students navigate the ongoing disruptions to federal support caused by the November 2025 government shutdown. With SNAP disbursements delayed and food insecurity rising on campuses, the guide outlines practical strategies for institutions and students to respond during this critical period.

Access the Full Guide from The Hope Center Here

Swipe Out Hunger Resources

Emergency Resources Guide:

This guide can help you find and access resources for a variety of basic needs, including food, housing, healthcare, legal assistance, and more, particularly in case of emergencies or situations that necessitate off-campus support.

Access the Emergency Resources Guide Here

10 Ways Dining Services Can Support Campus Food Security:

This new guide outlines practical ways that campus dining services can collaborate with food security programs to better support students experiencing hunger. This resource offers ten actionable strategies to strengthen partnerships and expand impact.

Access the Guide Here

Swipe Session: Working with Dining Services to Support Student Needs:

In this session, Swipe Out Hunger shares real-world strategies for collaborating with campus dining service providers to address student food insecurity. The discussion highlights how campuses can launch meal swipe donation programs, leverage dining partnerships, and reduce food waste to make a lasting impact.

Watch the Session from Swipe Out Hunger

Toolkit: Launching a Campus Meal Donation Program:

Swipe Out Hunger’s Swipe Drive Toolkit provides a step-by-step guide for creating and implementing a meal donation program on your campus. From identifying key partners and designing the program to gaining stakeholder support and distributing meals, the toolkit walks campuses through every stage of development. Case studies and additional resources offer practical examples to help institutions put ideas into action.

Full Swipe Drive Toolkit

Food Recovery Network

Food Recovery Network (FRN) mobilizes more than 8,000 college students, food suppliers, farmers, and local businesses nationwide to combat both hunger and climate change. By recovering surplus food from across the supply chain and donating it to local nonprofits, FRN helps ensure good food goes to people—not landfills.

Learn more about Food Recovery Network

Future Alumni Support Team (FAST)

The Future Alumni Support Team (FAST) raises funds to help postsecondary students facing poverty meet their basic needs, with the goal of increasing graduation rates and reducing long-term reliance on public assistance. FAST offers a free, easy-to-use fundraising platform that channels donations directly to colleges for student support. By engaging alumni, organizations, and corporate partners, FAST expands the reach of campus fundraising efforts—and its success has already been proven through national pilot campaigns.

Learn more about FAST

Additional Resources

Raise Support for Your Campus Basic Needs Efforts

Triple C is partnering with FAST and Spotfund to offer campuses a no-cost fundraising opportunity to support student basic needs—including food pantries, resource centers, and emergency aid.

Through this partnership, your campus can quickly launch a custom Spotfund page to connect donors, alumni, and community supporters directly to your student support initiatives.

Learn More About Spotfund Here

De-Escalation Tips for Food Distribution Sites

As food demand rises amid the federal shutdown, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Divided Community Project recommends this free training resource from New York University—a short, practical guide to help food bank staff and volunteers manage tense situations calmly and effectively during times of high demand.

Access the Free NYU De-Escalation Guide Here

Questions? Please reach out to admin@communitycampuscoalition.org.

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