In this episode of the Wellbeing at MSU podcast, Alexis Travis, PhD, Assistant Vice President/Assistant Provost, University Health and Wellbeing leads a powerful conversation on how food and basic needs insecurity impacts students’ our success, whether academic, professional, or personal.
Guests include:
- Kara Swain, University Health and Wellbeing Food Bank Coordinator
- Jessica Gray, Broad Coordinator of Student Wellness and Academic Success
- Kaitlyn Cardoso, Senior Manager of Marketing and Communication, Greater Lansing Food Bank
- Christian Lopez, Student Supervisor of the Spartan Shelf
Listeners will gain insight into:
- What food and basic needs insecurity really mean
- How these challenges affect academic performance and mental health
- Innovative campus partnerships and expanding support systems
- Ways to take action and support those in need
Whether you're a student, educator, or advocate, this episode sheds light on the urgent need for collective action and compassionate solutions.