Christopher Nellum, Policy and Research Director at Young Invincibles, said “No student should go hungry in pursuit of higher education. We are proud to support AB 214, its sponsor Dr. Shirley Weber, and student leaders from the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, the California State Student Association, and University of California Student Association as cosponsors of this important legislation. AB 214 is a commonsense solution to combat college hunger at institutions across the state. Being a student and on campus shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing food assistance, and this bill will help get food into the hands of those students who need it.
Samuel Chu, National Organizer for MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, who is also a sponsor of AB 214, said “Students studying at the most exceptional higher education institutions in the world, right here in California, shouldn’t be held back because their basic needs – like adequate, healthy food – are not met.” Mr. Chu and MAZON are pushing forward similar legislation across the country. He went on to say “AB 214 is a step in the right direction and it models a path forward for other states.”
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