How much funding does Campus Connections Food Security Project provide?

Campus Connections Food Security Project provides $235,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Campus Connections Food Security Project?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Campus Connections Food Security Project

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Funding Amount

$235,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Campus Connections Food Security Project

Funder: New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED)

Award Amount: $235,000

Geographic Scope: Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Program Focus: Food security and student basic needs

Program Description

A project establishing community kitchens where students can access and prepare nutritious food, take cooking classes, and receive a weekly food box. The program will also develop a hunger task force with area partners and connect students with area resources.

Key Components

Community kitchens for food access and preparation
Cooking classes for students
Weekly food box distribution
Hunger task force development with area partners
Resource connection services

Eligibility

ENMU-Ruidoso students, faculty, and staff
Vulnerable populations experiencing food insecurity

Contact Information

Institution: Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
Location: 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 575-315-1120

Background

Part of New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's Food Initiative, funded through federal pandemic relief funds via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Since 2021, NMHED has directed $2.1 million toward improving access to healthy food and nutrition services on college campuses. A 2023 statewide survey found that nearly 60% of New Mexico college students are food insecure.