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Fighting Food Insecurity Among College Students by Building a bridge between food waste and those in need About Us Receive Food Impact Take Action More More 1 in 3 college students do not know where their next meal will come from. Student LunchBox a 501c3 organization combats college hunger in Los Angeles County serving over 4500 students monthly with food toiletries hygiene kits clothing and other essential resources. By fulfilling their basic needs SLB empowers students to concentrate on their education and unleash their full academic potential. FOOD EVENTS DISTRIBUTION Mobile Market Calendar CLICK HERE TO LOCATE FOOD NEARBY 1 in 3 college students dont know where their next meal will come from Factors Poverty Many students come from lowincome backgrounds struggling to cover basic needs High Cost of Living Skyrocketing expenses in college towns put a strain on student budgets Inflation Rising prices of goods and services outpace students39 financial resources Low Wages Parttime and work study jobs often do not provide enough income to cover all needs Lack of Affordable Housing High rent costs force students to choose between housing and food Increased Tuition Rising tuition costs leave less money for essential needs like food Consequences Academic Performance Disrupts concentration and performance hindering educational progress Physical Health Leads to fatigue weakened immune system and diminished overall well being LongTerm Consequences Results in poor academic performance lower grades and decreased graduation rates Mental Health Increases stress and anxiety exacerbating existing mental health issues Financial Strain Forces difficult choices between food tuition housing and school supplies Rare to Severe Consequences Hardships deter students from completing their education leading to poverty substance abuse and homelessness Our Mission and Our Promise Student LunchBox is a 501c3 charitable organization established in 2020 to empower college excellence through comprehensive basic needs support.