The objective of this fund is to provide immediate assistance to a students who are food-insecure and to do so nearly anonymously. The student only speaks to the Program Director, and if the PD determines the student meets the criteria, dollars are placed on the student's One-Card. He or she can then use the card to purchase meals at any TU's dining hall.
Towson University is addressing the rise of food insecurity head-on while removing the "stigma" that may come from using a voucher on campus. 1,117 donors, nearly half of whom were current students, donated more than $25,000--providing more than 2,500 meals.
From the Judges' Report
Very nice, targeted campaign. Also served to educate campus community to challenging issue. Terrific student participation.
