Food resources

What is food security?

Having reliable access to sufficient quantity of affordable and nutritious food.

vegetables on a table

What is food insecurity?

The Basic Needs Center defines food insecurity as experiencing a lack of access to affordable, nutritious and culturally relevant food in a quantity that supports the active and healthy lifestyle students need to be successful. 

Food insecurity can be caused by:

  • Financial barriers
  • Schedule challenges (out of class/work too late, other responsibilities impact availability)
  • Lack of resources (no food banks close by, transportation or knowledge of resources)

How to refer a student

Anyone can refer a student to the BNC, including staff, faculty or other students. You can make referrals by contacting us:

      Via email at BNCresources@colorado.edu to set up an appointment time

       Via phone at 303-735-9938

      By directing student(s) to the