With students on campus already facing stress from class, the last thing they need is the additional challenge of paying for groceries. However, between federal budget cuts and an overworked system, getting aid for food has never been more difficult. Reporter Makena Locsin met with social workers and students alike to hear some of the challenges they’re facing.

Makena Locsin is an arts and student life reporter and a journalism major. She has always had a passion for writing and knew it was something she would want to do as a career. She joined MMG my first quarter...