The U.S. Supreme Court Monday temporarily lifted nationwide court orders blocking implementation of the Trump Administration’s “public charge” regulation, which threatens the health, nutrition, and housing of families — overwhelmingly families of color. Read our statement on the public charge ruling and fact sheet for early childhood stakeholders.

Access to SNAP promotes food security, improves wellbeing, and reduces poverty. And today’s college students require greater support, given the numerous difficulties they encounter including food insecurity. SNAP can do much to alleviate the challenges food insecurity may cause, though few students receive SNAP in spite of need.