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All public institutions meet hunger‑free designation; five receive award grants to expand campus food access
Summary
The Board of Regents reported that every public institution met minimum requirements for the Hunger‑Free Campus designation; five institutions received $10,000 awards to support campus food pantries and related services.
The Board’s planning, research and performance committee presented an update on the hunger‑free campus designation and awards program established under Act 719 (2022). Committee staff said every public institution in Louisiana met the program’s minimum designation requirements and four private colleges opted in to participate or collaborate.
For the current award cycle, Regents staff distributed $50,000 in grant funding as five $10,000 awards (institutions that received funding in 2024 were not eligible this year so the program could spread available funds). Recipients announced during the meeting were: - Delgado Community College - Fletcher Technical Community College - LSU Health Sciences Center — New Orleans - Nicholls State University - Northwestern State University
Staff described how institutions have used award funds and designation support for food pantries, SNAP enrollment assistance, refrigeration upgrades, food drives and student outreach events. The committee said the Regents plan to expand the award program in future cycles (a $100,000 award pool is planned for 2026) and are exploring a gold/silver/bronze tiered designation similar to other state recognition programs.
Why it matters: Food insecurity affects student retention and success. The designation and awards aim to standardize campus supports and fund practical capacity needs such as refrigeration, pantry supplies and outreach for student benefits enrollment.
