Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 26.82
Liaison Juan Martinez
Submission Date June 6, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of Houston - Downtown
IN-14: Food Bank

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Juan Martinez
Sustainability Coordinator
Department of Natural Sciences
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Does the institution host a food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource focused on alleviating food insecurity, hunger and poverty among students?:
Yes

A brief description of the food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource:

​UHD's Food for Change Program gives currently enrolled UHD students access to shop for fresh produce, meats and other groceries in our Food For Change Market, enabling them to save money for other necessities and maintain your focus on school.
Here's what you need to know:

The program allows currently enrolled UHD students to shop in the UHD Food for Change Market for up to 40 pounds of goods each week.
No payment is required when shopping in the market, the goal is to reduce stress on students as they focus on their academic progress while managing other personal responsibilities.​.
You can shop for groceries before, in between, or after class to help supplement you and your family's food needs.
Appointments are no longer needed!​
​Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: The Food for Change Market is located at the downtown campus on the second floor of the One Main Building, room S292.


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