Let's Combat Food Security

Project Description

Challenged with solving an issue around food insecurity, our team’s mission is to empower a specific audience and a related issue to help improve the chain of food collection and distribution. We wanted to create a centralized place for SMC students to better access food resources. Our team created a website for SMC's Food Pantry, The Bodega to generate accessibility and create awareness of food resources on campus for students who suffer from food insecurity. The Bodgea is where currently enrolled students are welcome to choose from a selection of non-perishable food items, fresh produce, Everytable meals, toiletries, and clothing items.

Problem

The big problem indicated was that 54% of SMC surveyed in 2019 suffer from food insecurity. The number of students suffering from food security our team found to be alarming. Our team’s goal was to create a centralized space for SMC Students to easily access food resources.

Insights

o Social stigmas o Location is hard to find, and no campus signs o 54% of students of students surveyed in 2019 suffer from food insecurity

Solutions

Our team created a website for SMC's Food Pantry to generate greater accessibility and create awareness of food resources on campus for students who suffer from food insecurity.