Students Struggle, Bill Aims to Help | Albany News

College food insecurity hits nearly 4 million students, with 60% missing out on SNAP benefits they’re eligible for—mostly because they don’t know the programs exist. Inspired by this crisis, student activist Jaime Lechner launched the “SNAP for Students Act,” now gaining bipartisan support in New York. Backed by over 40 organizations and endorsed by Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest—who personally used SNAP as a student—the bill aims to simplify access through digital tools. Meanwhile, Walmart’s new $35 meal bundle signals growing corporate awareness of student hunger as campuses reopen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38862a6427edd217