Presenter(s):
Yu-Wei Wang (she/her/hers) - University of Maryland
Brian Watkins (he/him/his) - University of Maryland
Shurrell Hester (she/her/hers) - University of Maryland
Meredith Epstein (she/her/hers) - University of Maryland
Lindsay Barranco (she/her/hers) - University of Maryland
Ahmad Toure (he/him/his) - University of Maryland
Douglas Meija-Guevara (he/him/his) - University of Maryland
Kerra Dukes (she/her/hers) - University of Maryland
Zakiya Suleman (she/her ) - University of Maryland
Intan Kumbayoni (she/her ) - University of Maryland
Ellie Dugan (she/her ) - University of Maryland
Room: Juan Ramon Jimenez 2208
Time: 10:25 - 11:25 AM
Duration: 60 minute
Program Description:
The presenters will share the 2024 survey findings about UMD students’ food insecurity and its association with student well-being and educational outcomes, as well as a newly established Essential Needs Center—which will provide well-rounded support to students in need. The Campus Pantry usage trends over the years will be discussed, while student interns at the Campus Pantry, Community Learning Garden, and Terp Farm will describe how they help to grow and distribute food to campus community members who struggle to put food on the table. Attendees will have the opportunity to brainstorm and identify possible solutions to addressing student essential needs through research, services, and innovations.