Review of Cougar Pantry Utilization and Growth Through Student Use

In the United States, food insecurity is an issue that continues to increase at alarming rates affecting millions of adults, including those pursuing higher education. Food insecurity is a public health concern that is affecting the overall health and well-being of the student population. Cal State University San Marcos has ongoing efforts intended to alleviate the number of students who are food insecure or are at risk of food insecurity. The analysis and evaluation of the Cougar Pantry will provide further insight into the issues relating to food insecurity, the impact it has on the CSUSM community, what procedures are currently working and recommended actions that can be taken to improve and maximize the efforts of the ASI Cougar Pantry.