Working Together to Combat Food Insecurity
Santa Fe Community College Foundation (SFCCF) has helped countless students make up for the extra costs of attending school. Often, the bare necessities add up big for students— childcare, gas, rent, prescriptions, and even food.
One of the most critical programs we fund at SFCCF through donor assistance is the SFCC Campus Cupboard. The Campus Cupboard is a food pantry for anyone experiencing food insecurity. One in five low-income New Mexicans does not know where their next meal is coming from, and many of our students are among those considered food insecure.
This pantry is a lifeline for students, their families, and even some of our staff. Since 2021, the Campus Cupboard has seen a 637% increase in use. Last year, we helped 347 households.
For December 3rd, Giving Tuesday, we will provide a 1:1 match for every donation to the Campus Cupboard up to $10,000. So, for every dollar you put in, a generous Foundation donor will put in a dollar, too.
The Cupboard is a vital resource and something we prioritize funding to the fullest because, unfortunately, more and more people need it yearly as costs for necessities continue to rise. Please consider donating to the Campus Cupboard.
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The American Association of Community Colleges: Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America’s Community Colleges
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