By Dianne Anderson Looking out over North, Central and West Long Beach where fresh green foods can be considered an anomaly, Emily Kazim is fully convinced that food insecurity has less to do with food deserts and more to do with food segregation. After all, deserts are naturally occurring ecosystems. “A lot of the issues ...

Many San Bernardino Valley College students that would otherwise struggle to make ends meet between paychecks don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner, thanks to Patricia L. Nickols Butler. Since coming on board with the SBVC Foundation three years ago, one of her top concerns has been getting food to hungry students. Mrs. Nickols-Butler ...

To support Cal State San Bernardino students, the university has developed a number of initiatives to help those who are facing food, housing and financial insecurity. These resources are all part of the new Coyote Basic Needs website at CSUSB. “Campuses across the CSU are making valiant efforts to provide basic needs resources for students facing these ...