Food insecurity on campus: A community-engaged case study with student-led families at the University of British Columbia

This paper draws from a community-engagement case study conducted at The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada. examines food insecurity experienced by student families. Research data was collected through quantitative and qualitative methods applied in residence on campus. shows that ranges between marginal moderate among surveyed student-led households; while 5% families have (at least) one member “go(ing) to bed feeling hungry”, 3% declared they “sometimes” “frequently” do not eat enough. Seemingly, financial, food, housing insecurities are deeply interrelated households. A system intervention UBC stakeholders could be optimal support wellbeing.