New York S02637 establishes a grant program to address food insecurity among students at public higher education institutions.

New York S02637, known as the "hunger-free campus act," amends the education law to create a hunger-free campus grant program. The commissioner of education will award competitive grants to public institutions for higher education that have campuses designated as hunger-free. The grants aim to address student hunger, leverage additional hunger-free campuses, reduce food insecurity, and build strategic partnerships. To qualify, institutions must meet criteria such as providing food pantries, conducting student surveys on hunger, and offering awareness campaigns.

New York S02637 establishes a grant program to address food insecurity among students at public higher education institutions.

New York S02637, known as the "hunger-free campus act," amends the education law to create a hunger-free campus grant program. The commissioner of education will award competitive grants to public institutions for higher education that have campuses designated as hunger-free. The grants aim to address student hunger, leverage additional hunger-free campuses, reduce food insecurity, and build strategic partnerships. To qualify, institutions must meet criteria such as providing food pantries, conducting student surveys on hunger, and offering awareness campaigns.