Assignment: Food Security Resource Navigation

📝 Description

Investigate food assistance resources available to community college students (SNAP eligibility, campus food pantries, community resources). Determine eligibility requirements, application processes, and barriers students face. Visit one resource in person and document the experience. Reflect on how accessible these safety-net programs are for students.

Estimated Time: 3-4 hours

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

Identify at least 5 food assistance options for TCC students
Document eligibility, application process, location, and hours for each
Visit one resource in person (food pantry, SNAP office, WIC clinic, etc.)
Document the visit (photo, business card, or staff contact)
Write a 400-word reflection

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Resource Guide ✓

Five or more food assistance options listed
Eligibility requirements documented for each
Application process described for each
Location and hours included
Information is accurate and current

In-Person Visit ✓

Visit to one resource completed
Documentation provided (photo, card, or contact)
Date and location recorded
Respectful and professional approach demonstrated

Reflection (400 words) ✓

Meets word count requirement
Discusses accessibility and barriers
Connects to federal nutrition program policy
Reflects on the politics of public assistance
Shows empathy and analytical depth