2019 – 2020 AT A GLANCE

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About our Students

In Spring 2020, we surveyed 252 students receiving meal swipes from higher education institutions in California, Illinois, and Washington.

“I am surviving and succeeding as a student. I had so many factors against me and the meal passes helped me stay healthy enough to be my best.”

Santa Monica College student

Listen to Kaito’s story about what overcoming food insecurity with Cal Poly SLO’s Swipe Out Hunger program meant for his college experience.

 After receiving donated meal swipes…

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67% OF STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO MAKE ENDS MEET
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“This program should continue because it brings ease to people who are unable to get meals regularly. Personally the 7 meals that I did receive helped me out, especially on days where I don’t have enough money to buy a meal.”

Seattle Pacific University

“After receiving meal swipes, I was able to make ends meet financially so much easier. It also took a strain off me because of the time saved from grocery shopping and preparing meals.”

Seattle Pacific University

“I have been more academically focused and have been able to stretch my funds more adequately throughout the weeks. I am mentally more aware and more social and physically able to do more with sustainable nutrition in my body.”

Seattle Pacific University

“Swipe Out Hunger is a necessary program for students who do not always know where their next meal is coming from due to lack of financial resources. Students do not always have time to cook, especially during finals and midterms weeks, in which we end up skipping meals due to lack of time and lack of financial resources.”

UC Irvine student

“Swipe Out Hunger helped me through a really rough time between jobs. It helped me focus less on where I’d receive my meals from.”

Southern Illinois University student

“Without resources like this that remove the burden of food costs off of my shoulder, I definitely wouldn’t be able to afford being in college.”

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student


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74% OF STUDENTS FELT LESS ANXIOUS AND STRESSED
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“After receiving meal swipes, I was able to make ends meet financially so much easier. It also took a strain off me because of the time saved from grocery shopping and preparing meals.”

Seattle Pacific University

“I am able to afford daily meals, focus more on my studies and assignments, as well as continue to feel mentally, emotionally, and spiritually supported.”

Santa Monica College student

“I have been able to save time for studying, exercising, and relaxing, which has helped with stress a lot.”

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

“I felt less anxious about what I was going to eat, which means I could achieve stable mental health.”

UC Irvine student


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66% OF STUDENTS FELT SUPPORTED BY THEIR COLLEGE
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“Swipe Out Hunger greatly helps students overall. It makes students feel that the institution cares for its students. It is a program that not all universities have, but that should be everywhere.”

Southern Illinois University student

“Knowing that my college was concerned about making sure I was fed made me feel supported and that I had a place here. All the information about the food stamps, fresh vegetables drives, and the food pantry provide a security net that I know I can rely on if in need.”

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student

“It makes a student feel that the school cares and not a day goes by without food.”

Santa Monica College student

“It’s a great way to help motivate students like myself in current difficult situations, and let us know that there are good people out there trying to help us out to stay safe and stay healthy.”

Santa Monica College student


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30% OF STUDENTS ATTEND CLASSES MORE OFTEN
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“Swipe Out Hunger is one of the reasons I was able to succeed and continue to attend classes.”

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student

“I felt more comfortable going to classes on campus. I didn’t have to study with an empty stomach due to budget constraints. In addition, I felt my performance in school was improved thanks to Swipe Out Hunger, which provided food whenever I needed.”

UC Irvine student

“I’ve been able to get to class and pass tests because I ate a meal before class and wasn’t stressing about what and when I was going to eat.”

Santa Monica College student


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43% OF STUDENTS PERFORM BETTER IN CLASS & EXAMS
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“I have been more academically focused and have been able to stretch my funds more adequately throughout the weeks. I am mentally more aware and more social and physically able to do more with sustainable nutrition in my body.”

Seattle Pacific University

“My academics improved, as I had a meal on-campus and would spend longer time studying at the library.”

Southern Illinois University student

“I am able to afford daily meals, focus more on my studies and assignments, as well as continue to feel mentally, emotionally, and spiritually supported.”

Santa Monica College student

“I felt more comfortable going to classes on campus. I didn’t have to study with an empty stomach due to budget constraints. In addition, I felt my performance in school was improved thanks to Swipe Out Hunger, which provided food whenever I needed.”

UC Irvine student

“By having access to food all day, I’m able to live a healthier life and therefore have more time to dedicate to my academics and be able to focus. My grades have improved a lot since I signed up for Swipe Out Hunger.”

UC Irvine student

“I was able to focus more while studying and I attribute doing well on exams to being able to have a balanced meal.”

UC Irvine student

“I’ve been able to get to class and pass tests because I ate a meal before class and wasn’t stressing about what and when I was going to eat.”

Santa Monica College student


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48% OF STUDENTS GOT THROUGH MIDTERMS OR FINALS
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“I’ve been able to get to class and pass tests because I ate a meal before class and wasn’t stressing about what and when I was going to eat.”

Santa Monica College student

“Swipe Out Hunger is a necessary program for students who do not always know where their next meal is coming from due to lack of financial resources. Students do not always have time to cook, especially during finals and midterms weeks, in which we end up skipping meals due to lack of time and lack of financial resources.”

UC Irvine student

“I have been able to spend more time on campus in the research facilities rather than going home and preparing food/buying food. I have the mental push to continue studying during stressful times (midterms/finals) because I’m confident I have easy access to food.”

UC Irvine student

What students are saying about our program

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“With Swipe Out Hunger, I’m confident I have easy access to food.”

UC Irvine student

85%

of students said it was easy to access the Swipe Out Hunger program

1 out of 2

students said they learned about the Swipe Out Hunger program from a friend or classmate

“My friends and I all benefit from Swipe Out Hunger and it helps us tremendously.”

Southern Illinois University student

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“I felt good that I could have breakfast with my friends without asking them to swipe me in. I also felt comfort that I don’t have to worry because I’m hungry and needed extra food because it’s covered with the swipes.”

Seattle Pacific University student

“This program really respected my privacy.”

Seattle Pacific University student

3 out of 4

students said they felt comfortable using the donated meal swipes

100%

of students said the Swipe Out Hunger program should continue

“Without resources like this that remove the burden of food costs off of my shoulder, I definitely wouldn’t be able to afford being in college.”

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student

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Student Impact

We surveyed 252 students receiving meal swipes from higher ed institutions.

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Expansion

Campus Network + Partnerships

Our network grew to 38 new campuses and 10 new states.

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Movement

Influence + Capacity

We grew our influence to meet the need of today’s students.

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STUDENT HUNGER IS REAL. WE CAN HELP END IT.

Swipe Out Hunger believes that supporting the basic needs of students must become a priority for colleges and universities. With increased capacity, we’ll be able to make this so.

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