RETRIEVER ESSENTIALS: a faculty, staff, and student partnership to tackle food insecurity in our university community.

Many college students across the United States are classified as food insecure*, and UMBC is no exception. Lacking a steady source of nutritious meals can affect students’ physical and mental health, their grades, and their ability to engage in campus life.

Their mission is to develop a comprehensive program of resources which eliminates the immediate burden of food insecurity for UMBC members and connects them to ongoing support networks in order to enhance their academic retention and career success.