We’re all familiar with the broke college student trope, where students spend their nights endlessly studying, chowing down on a simple diet of “cup-of-noodles”. But do we fully understand the truth behind the origins of the broke college kid stereotype?

Several years ago, I found myself walking through a dry riverbed that had become an encampment for over 3,500 homeless people.  As we walked through the area with Healthcare officials, we noticed several people carrying plastic grocery bags with something heavy inside.

When people ask me why I enjoy my job, I always give a vast list of reasons, but one reason that I always bring up that is an instant conversation starter is the enjoyment of figuring out a way to educate people over social media on food insecurity.

I get this question from my friends all the time. A couple days past the “Expiration” date and they wonder, maybe I should call BP and see if it can be eaten? Did you ever really think about the dates that are on printed on our food?

Capacity Studies - Reducing food insecurity and food waste may be Abound Food Care's mission but many other organizations are critical components in the sustainability ecosystem.