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Rhody Outpost offers this type of support to students who are experiencing food insecurity.
What is free access to food, hygiene products, and other essentials
These types of foods, often donated by organizations like Rhody Outpost, are especially important for students with food insecurity because they provide balanced nutrition and energy.
What are non-perishable, nutritious items like canned beans or whole grains
This is the most common type of non-perishable food that is typically donated to food pantries and organizations like Rhody Outpost.
What are canned goods
In addition to tuition, room and board, this expense is typically one of the highest for college students.
What is food
This holiday season activity is a significant expense for students, with travel costs often exceeding $100 each way.
What is traveling home for the holidays
This is the group of URI staff and students who manage the Rhody Outpost and help ensure its smooth operation.
What are Rhody Outpost student and community volunteers
In addition to financial challenges, food insecurity among students is also tied to these emotional conditions, often affecting mental health.
What is stress or anxiety
Many universities, including URI, host these to encourage students and staff to donate food items to help peers.
What are food drives
This is the average annual tuition for an in-state student at the University of Rhode Island (as of recent data).
What is around $17,000
This is the number one source of additional holiday expenses for college students, aside from gifts.
What are travel or transportation costs
These are the kinds of donations the Rhody Outpost food pantry accepts
What are gift cards, food, personal items, and household supplies
Food insecurity among college students is often linked to financial struggles, leading many students to prioritize this over purchasing food.
What are textbooks or tuition
In addition to food, this type of donation is crucial for students experiencing food insecurity, especially in places like Rhody Outpost.
What are personal hygiene products
According to a recent study, nearly half of all students report that this type of expense makes it difficult to finish their degree.
Many students need to budget for this additional cost during the holiday season, which includes meals with family or friends.
What is holiday dining or food
Rhody Outpost is open during these specific days of the week to provide support to students.
What are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm or by appointment if needed
According to a national survey, this percentage of college students face food insecurity each year.
What is about 23% of college students
This term describes the process of collecting food from donors and distributing it to those in need.
What is food recovery
This is the average amount students spend annually on textbooks and supplies in the U.S.
What is about $1,200
The average college student spends about this much on holiday gifts each year.
What is about $200
This is the building where the Rhody Outpost is located on the University of Rhode Island's Kingston campus.
What is the Dining Services Warehouse, 10 Tootell Road
This federal program, often used by students with low income, helps provide food assistance through certain benefits.
What is The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
This federal law helps protect food donors from liability, encouraging businesses to donate excess food to food banks and pantries.
What is the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
On average, college students spend this much each month on transportation, including bus passes and gas.
What is $300
College students often rely on these temporary jobs to cover holiday expenses, particularly for travel and gift-giving.
What are seasonal jobs