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Hunger is a growing problem for students on college campuses across the nation, and the College of Charleston is no exception. As college costs increase, fewer students can afford to purchase a meal plan. There are students at the College of Charleston who face food insecurity every day.
Help us end student hunger at the College of Charleston by making a donation to the Alumni Association to support the Student Alumni Associates' campaign to Swipe Away Student Hunger at CofC. You may donate with a credit card online here. Students on meal plans can donate unused Dining Dollars at Liberty St. Fresh Food Company or City Bistro during lunch or dinner from Monday, November 28, through Saturday, December 10.
Each student meal typically costs around $10. Our goal is to fund 1,000 meals for our classmates for Spring Semester 2017. Student Affairs working with Financial Aid will assess each student's need and use these funds raised to assign meals to the student's Cougar Card.
Your donation through this site is made to the College of Charleston Alumni Association, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and is tax deductible as allowed by law. Please give generously and share this with fellow students and alumni via social media so we can end food insecurity at the College of Charleston!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Some colleges are setting up food banks. Has CofC considered this option?
Yes, however, a food bank requires storage space and trained staff to manage it properly to ensure food safety and good nutrition. At CofC, most students in residence halls don't have access to a kitchen to store and prepare food. Considering these factors, this was the most cost effective and efficient option for CofC. It is also confidential and treats the students with dignity, loading meals onto their Cougar Cards to be swiped like any other student with a meal plan.
How will the funds be distributed to students?
Students will complete an application through Student Affairs and Financial Aid will verify the need. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine the number of meals to be provided. Once approved, the meals will be applied to the students' Cougar Cards, like other students with meal plans.
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