A collection of reporting, commentary, maps, audio and video aimed at destigmatizing and amplifying the conversation around food and basic needs insecurity. Produced during the University of Arizona's Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 terms by a student collective, with students and the university community in mind.
By Ian Green | 12/15/2021 12:32pm
This series, "Faith & Philanthropy," was produced as part of the "Confronting Scarcity Project" – a collection of reporting, commentary, maps, audio and more aimed at destigmatizing and amplifying the conversation around food and basic needs insecurity.
By Ella McCarville and Capri Fain | 12/01/2021 5:37pm
Throughout greater Tucson, many organizations supply food for free or very low cost to those facing food or other resource insecurity. This interactive map features the locations of some of these organizations and information on how to utilize them.
By Ella McCarville | 10/20/2021 3:42pm
Studying and measuring food insecurity in the United States was important as ever during the onset of the pandemic. The National Food Access and COVID Research Team was part of the effort to understand how the pandemic was affecting people to help inform governmental policies. Anna Josephson, assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of agricultural and resource economics, was part of this team to help accomplish this for objective for the state of Arizona.
By Kristijan Barnjak and Dillon Lukas Hlohinec | 09/03/2021 4:24pm
The Daily Wildcat sat down with Bridgette Nobbe, coordinator of Campus Pantry and Campus Closet, to learn more about Campus Pantry and the vital role it plays in combating food insecurity on campus. This article is the third in a series of three profiling the University of Arizona’s Campus Pantry. It answers questions about how the pantry has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic, what has changed and more.
By Kristijan Barnjak and Dillon Lukas Hlohinec | 11/19/2021 1:42pm
The Daily Wildcat sat down with Bridgette Nobbe, coordinator of Campus Pantry and Campus Closet, to learn more about Campus Pantry and the vital role it plays in combating food insecurity on campus. This article is the second in a series of three profiling the University of Arizona’s Campus Pantry. It answers financial questions about the pantry regarding its sources of funding and how the funds are allocated.
By Kristijan Barnjak and Dillon Lukas Hlohinec | 07/11/2021 1:59pm
Students shouldn’t have to sacrifice their academics in order to meet their dietary needs. What resources are available for members of the university community to fulfill their nutritional needs? The Wildcat sat down with Bridgette Nobbe, coordinator of Campus Pantry and Campus Closet, to learn more about Campus Pantry and the vital role it plays in combating food insecurity on campus.
By Ella McCarville | 06/08/2021 10:19am
Tens of thousands of people struggle with eating disorders in the U.S. What they may not realize is that many of them may also be struggling with food insecurity. Our Arts & Life editor reflects on her experiences.
By Dillon Lukas Hlohinec | 07/07/2021 6:27pm
Universities use dozens of programs and services to assist students in nearly every aspect of life. Despite the best of intentions, these programs often fall short of their objectives, leaving students to suffer.
By Dillon Lukas Hlohinec | 07/07/2021 6:27pm
The University of Arizona has a vast system of programs and organizations that come together to assist students with essential services. As valuable as this system is, there are still valuable ways it could be improved.
By Sofia Revilak | 07/07/2021 6:33pm
This set of audio stories looks at the different lenses of resource insecurity. Through looking at resource centers, talking with community members, students and experts we have found many solutions, conversations and topics to look at when understanding how resource insecurity looks in the University of Arizona community. In this episode, we sit down with Dillon Hlohinec, a University of Arizona sophomore, to talk about his struggles with food and even housing insecurity. Dillon’s past has motivated him to become a mentor for his fellow students and an advocate for resource accessibility across campus.
By Ella McCarville | 02/02/2022 2:23pm
Percentages of food insecurity among University of Arizona students have doubled since the beginning of the pandemic, according to UA research conducted in fall 2020.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 05/13/2021 1:55pm
Arizona Student Unions will no longer seek Arizona Board of Regents approval for changes to student meal plans. This decision comes after student leaders voiced concerns about how the proposed changes would perpetuate food and housing insecurity among low-income students.
By Dillon Lukas Hlohinec | 05/17/2021 9:32am
Universities have a lot of work to do before they are truly equal opportunity establishments for all students.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 05/13/2021 1:55pm
A new study from the University of Arizona researchers highlights the potential to utilize public land and rainwater harvesting to minimize food insecurity in Tucson.
