Sinclair Community College’s Lunchtime Hunger Project was implemented in 2016 to address student food insecurity on campus, according to a press release from the downtown based institution.
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"Helping meet students' basic needs enhances student success and furthers educational aspirations," said Nora Schaefer, a Sinclair dietetics and nutrition professor. "It allows students to turn their dreams into achievable goals. "The Lunchtime Hunger Program motivates student club members to help and serve others supporting the original vision of David Sinclair: Find the need and endeavor to meet it."
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Students from the Dietetics and Nutrition and Hospitality clubs prepare 125 to 135 lunches each week.
Lunches include a sandwich, piece of fruit and granola bar, trail mix, yogurt or similar nutritious snack.
Students also receive information on ways to prepare and purchase nutritious and affordable food on a budget.
Those who receive the lunches have either been identified as being in need or have self-identified as having a need, a college spokeswoman said.
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In addition, about 50 students register each month for the Mobile Food Pantry, a collaboration with The Foodbank.
Dietetic & Nutrition Club members assist Foodbank staff in distributing food items.
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