About Us

Who We Are

Originally co-founded by the Michigan State Student Food Bank and the Oregon State University Food Pantry in 2012, the College & University Food Bank Alliance (CUFBA) is a professional organization of campus-based programs focused on alleviating food insecurity, hunger, and poverty among college and university students in the United States.

Food Insecurity

Food insecurity has increasingly become an issue on college and university campuses (Hughes et. al., 2011), and can pose a significant barrier to student success (Johnson, 2011). Understanding that education is the key to getting out of poverty (Beegle, 2003) and/or improving students’ prospects after graduation (US Dept. of Education, 2009). CUFBA provides support, training, and resources for campus food banks/pantries that primarily serve students.

Our Vision

To alleviate the barriers and challenges associated with food insecurity and hunger so that college and university students can remain in school and, ultimately, earn their degrees.