CalFresh, California’s Department of Social Services’ SNAP program, has been affected by the Trump administration’s new reconciliation bill, resulting in the termination of the CalFresh Healthy Living program and stricter eligibility requirements for students, leaving many in need of assistance.
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No car, no problem: How Cal Poly students are getting groceries on campus
Many students have a hard time getting their groceries, whether it’s the struggle of public transit or the cost of quality produce. Mustang News Reporter Chloë Schauermann takes a closer look at two groups on campus who are aiming to make shopping easy and affordable.
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Hotel SLO to host Autumn Soirée for charity
On Saturday, Nov. 11 from 5 – 8 p.m., Hotel SLO, a luxury boutique hotel, will be hosting its second annual Autumn Soirée. The evening will be complete with food, wine, interactive art installations and live entertainment.
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How Cal Poly’s Food Pantry is serving students
The Cal Poly Food Pantry provides resources free of charge to students. Available supplies include fresh produce, freezer food and meat, refrigerated foods and personal hygiene items.
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Cal Poly’s Basic Needs Report highlights prevalence of food insecurity
Aydin Nazmi’s life revolves around food. Not only does he teach food science at Cal Poly, but he also works as a coordinator for CalFresh, a federal program that provides people with a monthly grocery stipend. Nazmi is on the front lines of fighting food insecurity. “When you’re hungry or stressed about affording food, it […]
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SLO Food Bank needs volunteers
The San Luis Obispo Food Bank has a number of resources for those in need of food. More people are experiencing food insecurity due to the pandemic, and the SLO Food Bank has kept up with helping the community. This is largely due to a dedicated team of volunteers who always can use a helping […]
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SLO Food Bank adapts holiday fundraising to pandemic as food insecurity grows
The month of November in San Luis Obispo County would typically mean refrigerated trucks stationed outside grocery stores and San Luis Obispo (SLO) Food Bank volunteers gathering turkeys from holiday shoppers willing to donate. “Really, the excitement of the Turkey Drive is going to your store, purchasing the frozen turkey, taking it out to the […]
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Cal Poly Food Pantry partners with SLO Food Bank
The Cal Poly Food Pantry partnered with the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County for the first time.
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Greek Week raises funds and spirits
Greek life came together to raise money for nonprofits.
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On last day of Greek Week left, District 5 still holding first
Throughout many activities and competitions this week, District 5 has come out on top. They have been in first place since Wednesday.
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Second day of Greek Week: Dodgeball, bowling and more
District 4 won the dodgeball tournament. District 8 went for gold in the bowling matches and collected the most cans for the SLO Food Bank.