SUNY Brockport held Stomp Out Hunger on Friday

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BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The State University of New York at Brockport raised awareness about students who face food insecurity through the Stomp Out Hunger event on Friday.

The event featured Foodlink’s Curbside Market to provide affordable access to healthy, fresh foods. At Friday’s event, visitors learned about resources to combat food and housing insecurity.

According to a recent survey, 40% of SUNY students reported that they have been hungry and couldn’t afford food. In addition, 33% of SUNY students reported that they have been unable to study or focus because they couldn’t afford food. Brockport is accepting donations for its fund to provide on-campus meals to students in need.