Presenters: Jordan Herrera, Director of Social Services, Amarillo College
About this Course
This course is worth 5 hours (0.5 CEUs) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.
Millions of college students struggle with food insecurity. The GOA (Government Accountability Office) reviewed 31 major studies on food insecurity among college students and concluded that over a third of our nation’s college students don’t have enough to eat. Amarillo College is recognized as a leader in Texas in establishing food pantries - offering free food, toiletries, and assistance to hungry college students.
Module 1:
Jordan Herrera runs one of the finest college food banks in the country for Amarillo College. In this module, we explore the realities students face with food insecurity and best practices for feeding our hungry students.
Module 2:
56% of Amarillo College students face the hardship of food insecurity. This segment explores the challenges of building/maintaining a food bank and more:
Module 3:
Jordan Herrera, Social Director for Amarillo College, gives a virtual walking tour through Amarillo Colleges’ amazing food pantry.
