shopping on a budget hunger resource guide · 2019-01-24 · these campus resources may help. swipe...

Shopping on a budget • Planmealsfortheweekandmakea

shoppinglistbeforeheadingtothestore

• Cooklargebatchesandportionand/orfreezeintosingleservingcontainers

• Limiteatingout&conveniencefoods

• Usecouponsandbuygenericproducts

• Buyitemsonsaleandinbulk

• Shopseasonally

• Buyfrozenorcannedfruits&vegetables

Low Cost Nutritious Foods VegetablesPotatoesorYams WinterSquash

Carrots FrozenVegetables

CannedCorn Cabbage

FruitApples Bananas

Oranges Pears

GrainsRice Barley

Oatmeal Cereal

WholeWheatPasta WholeGrainBread

ProteinEggs Beans/Lentils

Tofu/Edamame Chicken

CannedTuna PeanutButter

CottageCheese Yogurt

Additional Resources • www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov

• www.choosemyplate.gov/budget

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RESOURCES AROUND BURLINGTON

3SquaresVT (SNAP Benefits)Providesadecliningbalancecarddebittopurchasegroceriesatlocalstores.(800)-479-6151www.vermontfoodhelp.com

Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf Feedingchittenden.orgHotmeals:Monday-Friday6:30am-9:30amSunday8:30am-11:00amFoodShelf:Monday-Friday9:00am-4:00pm(802)658-7939228NorthWinooskiAve.,Burlington,VT

City MarketOffers member discounts & free/low cost classes(802)861-9700www.citymarket.coop

Hunger Free VermontProvides resources for individuals and families struggling with with food insecurity. www.hungerfreevt.org

Joint Urban Ministry ProjectFoodPantry&voucherassistanceTuesday-Friday9:00am-12:00pm(802)862-450138SouthWinooskiAve.,Burlington,VT

Salvation ArmyHotmeals:Monday-Saturday5:00pm-6:00pm(802)864-699164MainStreet,Burlington,VT

Vermont Foodbank Providesresources,includinganinteractivesearchtooltofindfoodpantriesnearyou.www.vtfoodbank.org

What is food insecurity?Thelackofaccesstoenoughfoodtofullymeetbasicneedsatalltimesduetolackoffinancialresources. You may be food insecure if thequality,variety,andquantityoffoodyouareabletoaffordisinsufficient.

How does it impact health? Food insecurity has a negative impact onyoureducation.Worryingaboutfinancial insecuritiescanimpactyourfocus&abilitytocompletework.

Foodinsecurityoftenleadstonegativelychangingyour eating habits, including eliminating foodgroups, eating less than you need, or skippingmeals.Noteatingenoughcanleadtoalackofconcentration,irritability,andlowenergylevels.

Why is hunger on college campuses an increasing issue?Food insecurity is agrowing issuedue to risingtuitioncosts, lowandstagnantwages,andthehighcostofliving.

You’renotalone.AccordingtorecentsurveysatUVM,between20-25%ofUVMstudentsarefoodinsecure.Nationally,accordingtoa2016study,upto50%ofcollegestudentsarefoodinsecure.

Ifyou liveoncampus, theunlimitedmealplanguarentees meals all semester. If on the retailpoints plan, you must budget your points forthesemester.Thisplanisnotintendedtocovermeals for the entire semester. Youmay switchmeal plansduring thefirst twoweeks of everysemester. Please call the Meal Plan Office at802-656-2945ifyouhavefurtherquestions.

Having trouble affording food?AtUVMwearecommittedtoyoursuccess.TheseCAMPUS RESOURCESmayhelp.

Swipe Out HungerStudentsmaygotothefollowingofficestoenrollintheSwipeOutHungerprogram.Thisprogramisintendedforshort-termassistanceuntilamoresustainableplancanbeputintoplace.Studentsinneedmayrecieveupto14mealswipesperacademicyear,tobeusedintheunlimiteddininghalls.

Advising Center (1st floor Davis Center)Talkwithapeeradvisoraboutyourconcerns.Phone:(802)656-8075www.uvm.edu/academicsuccess

Center for Health & WellbeingOffersawidevarietyofresourcesincludinghealthcare,mentalhealthservicesandwellnessoutreachandeducation.Phone:(802)656-3350|www.uvm.edu/~chwb

Financial Aid Office Assistancewithfinancialaidandworkstudy.Phone:(802)656-5700www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices

Office of Student & Community RelationsProvidesresourcesfornavigatinglifeoffcampus.Phone:(802)656-9405|www.uvm.edu/oscr

TRIO Student Support Services Provides services and resources to low income and 1st generation students. Phone:(802)656-4075

UVM Dining Campus DietitianNutritioncounselingservicesandassistancewithbudgetingyourmealplan.Phone:(802)656-3566|www.uvmdining.com