Food activism: taking food justice into your own hands
The "Zoom in on Food Activism" panel, part of NYU's MLK Week celebration, aimed to involve students in food activism.
NYU employees launch free farmstand to combat food insecurity on campus
The Minetta Creek Collective’s farmstand, set to launch on Oct. 6, reimagines the concept of a food bank for the NYU and Greenwich Village communities.
NYU Share Meals helped over 4,000 students last semester. This semester, they want to do more
Born out of the app of the same name, NYU Share Meals is working to inform the campus community about food insecurity, while providing a safe space for students who experience food insecurity.
University Senate to vote on Resolution to Mitigate Food Insecurity
The resolution aims to make NYU dining services more affordable and accessible for students facing food insecurity.
Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
SGA Chairperson Hosts Town Hall on Food Insecurity
Senator-at-Large for Students Experiencing Food Insecurity, Jakiyah Bradley, hosted a town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to discuss the issue on NYU’s campus.
Always in Action, Never in the Spotlight
Jon Chin is a martial arts instructor, English teacher, poet and computer programmer — but his biggest impact at NYU has been the Share Meals app.
How Winnie Xu Learned to Trust Her Instincts When ‘No One Tells You’
The CAS senior is president of Two Birds One Stone, a student club that saves an average of 42 pounds of dining hall food per day.
Courtesy Meals Shouldn’t Come at a Price
Students were outraged after their financial aid was used for Courtesy Meals, which were initially promoted as free. Despite NYU's claim it has corrected the issue, the quiet charges are telling of how the university treats lower-income students.
Unexpected Charges Leave Students Distrustful of Courtesy Meals Program
Some of those who used the Courtesy Meals Program found funds from their financial aid redistributed to go toward its costs.
More Meals, Fewer Dining Dollars, Same In-Person Request System Following Food Insecurity Program Change
The Courtesy Meals Program is set to go from providing 75 Dining Dollars to 25 Dining Dollars and five meal swipes to students struggling to afford consistent meals.
