TAMPA, Fla. - While not often discussed, food insecurity is a reality on many college campuses and that’s why USF has reopened its expanded Mosaic Feed-A-Bull Pantry, a vital resource for students struggling with access to food.
By the numbers:
Between the rising costs of tuition, textbooks, and housing, many students struggle to consistently afford meals. Data from the National Library of Medicine shows that between 19% and 56% of students experience some level of food insecurity, with some campuses reporting rates up to four times the national average.
To help address the need, the University of South Florida is celebrating the grand reopening of the Mosaic Feed-A-Bull food pantry. Thanks to an investment from Mosaic, the pantry underwent the largest expansion in its 10-year histo