GAO Report on Students’ Food Insecurity Highlights SNAP Gap

Two-thirds of the 3.3 million college students eligible for federal food assistance in 2020 didn’t access it, the Government Accountability Office found in a report released Wednesday. The need is certainly there: About 23 percent of college students reported experiencing food insecurity per the report, which analyzed federal data released last year. For advocates, the GAO findings highlight why changes are necessary—as well as the need for colleges to reach out to students who are potentially eligible for SNAP and ensure they are aware of their benefits.