Students Turn to Campus Pantries as Federal Food Aid Faces Uncertainty in California

As federal food aid faces uncertainty during the government shutdown, students at California State University, Sacramento increasingly rely on campus food pantries like the Basic Needs Resource Center for support.

• At California State University, Sacramento, the Basic Needs Resource Center serves hundreds of students weekly, offering essentials like acorn squash and baby food amid federal food aid uncertainty.
• The ongoing government shutdown has left the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in limbo, impacting students food security and increasing reliance on local food banks.
• Students studying Psychology and other majors at Sac State are turning to campus resources, as federal assistance from the United States federal judge remains uncertain during this critical period.