According to Feeding America, one in six Nevadans face food insecurity, which comes out to over 542,000 residents.<\/p>\n
And at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the results of a recent survey point to that statewide issue being prevalent on campus.<\/p>\n
“47% of students define themselves as food insecure,” said Toni Ortega, Coordinator for Pack Provisions.<\/p>\n
Over 3,200 students filled out the Center for Student Engagement’s recent 2026 Civic Engagement Survey. Not only did nearly half of respondents say they felt food insecure, but few knew about the on-campus food pantry, Pack Provisions.<\/p>\n
Located on the third floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, the 800-square-foot space offers everything from canned meals to frozen goods to university students and staff, all free of charge.<\/p>\n
Ortega said they receive help from several donors in town, including Catholic Charities and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. When it comes to the results of the survey, Ortega said food insecurity comes down to a variety of factors.<\/p>\n
“Larger ripple effects, right, from changes in the economy, the cost of food, the cost living, the costs of fuel, all those things dictate that. But really, students are in a unique situation because they’re prioritizing not being yet in a fully encompassed career because they are getting to that stage in life.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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