In one Los Angeles school, nearly a quarter of students are homeless
How can California have the fifth largest economy in the world while 20% of its population is living in poverty?
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The costs of college food insecurity go beyond the campus
While in school, students struggling financially can't pay for the basic necessities. If they drop out, they may face student debt and unemployment.
Community college students face higher rates of food insecurity
According to a survey, of the 419,000 students attending college in New Jersey, about one-third, or 139,000, are food insecure. Among community college students, 42 percent are facing hunger.