Contributions by Academic Libraries to Address Food Insecurity
Abstract
Food insecurity has an impact on college students’ academic performance and retention. This chapter discusses various academic library programs that can be used to address food insecurity on campus, with solutions ranging from food pantries to seed libraries as well as traditional library activities such as creating information guides and partnerships with other campus organizations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
Library Science and Administration
Publication details
- Pages
- 159–166
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter