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St. Scholastica Tackles Student Hunger with $17,600 Grant

2/24/2026

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Story summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota received a $17,600 Hunger Free Campus grant to address student food insecurity.
Across higher education, about 23% of U.S. undergraduates face food scarcity.
Storm’s Cupboard, the college’s pantry, has expanded services, including emergency access and grocery cards.
Community support, including a food drive that collected over 700 items, sustains these efforts.
The college also promotes awareness of available food assistance programs.

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Story summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota received a $17,600 Hunger Free Campus grant to address student food insecurity.
Across higher education, about 23% of U.S. undergraduates face food scarcity.
Storm’s Cupboard, the college’s pantry, has expanded services, including emergency access and grocery cards.
Community support, including a food drive that collected over 700 items, sustains these efforts.
The college also promotes awareness of available food assistance programs.