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Description
This project explores how food insecurity affects UNLV students’ nutrition and proposes practical ways to strengthen the UNLV Food Pantry. Through six hours of volunteer service and a review of research, I identified key barriers, including stigma, limited access to fresh food, and low awareness. The proposal recommends three actionable improvements: simple nutrition handouts, peer-led outreach to reduce stigma, and stronger partnerships to ensure consistent access to fresh produce. These steps aim to improve daily nutrition, increase pantry usage, and support better academic outcomes. This work combines hands-on service experience with research to offer realistic, low-cost solutions that can help more UNLV students succeed.
Publisher Location
Las Vegas (Nev.)
Publication Date
5-1-2026
Publisher
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Keywords
food insecurity; UNLV Food Pantry; college student nutrition; campus food security; stigma reduction; fresh food access; student basic needs; service-learning
Disciplines
Higher Education | Service Learning
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1200 KB
Recommended Citation
Works, Joshua, "Service-Informed Pathways Proposal" (2026). UNLV Transfer Student Seminar Poster (COE 303). 2.
https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/educ_tss_303/2
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