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A shopping cart with a “Homeless and Hungry” sign written by a homeless person in SLO. Photo by Mart Production

Homelessness in San Luis Obispo

Andrea Bateman May 12, 2022

In 2022, homelessness remains a challenge for the city of San Luis Obispo.  In many cases, persons unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic have no shelter, little to eat, and many are in need of...

Clean water is essential for a healthy body. Photo by Marco Verch under in Creative Commons 2.0

The necessity and importance of clean drinking water

Andrea Bateman December 15, 2021

Drinking clean water is the most important thing you can do for your body. Water does more than quench your thirst. Drinking the recommended amount of water daily helps your body optimally function. It...

Preparing meals at home can save money. Photo by RF. studio from Pexels

Nutritious food choices on a college budget

Andrea Bateman December 7, 2021

With rising food costs escalating as we move toward the holidays, even food banks are struggling to meet surging demands.  Shortages in supplies, inventory, and labor make the challenge of securing...

Smart shopping can be the first step to food safety.  Photo by Anna Tarazevich from Pexels

Food safety for college coeds

Andrea Bateman November 15, 2021

If the task of shopping and preparing meals seems daunting, here are some ideas on how to stay safe from foodborne bacteria when buying, storing, and preparing meals. In the article, Food Safety: What...

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Hunger in higher education

Andrea Bateman October 29, 2021

According to a study from Temple University, about half of all college students in the United States have food insecurity, and approximately 13% of community college students are homeless. With student...

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