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Access Type
WSU Access
Date of Award
January 2025
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ed.D.
Department
Educational Leadership and Policy
First Advisor
Carolyn Shields
Abstract
Abstract:This case study examines the role of a food pantry on a college campus and how a sense of community and belonging is fostered among its’ students. As food insecurity increases on college campuses, this study explores how food pantries create spaces for reducing hunger but also for spaces of connection, community and belonging. Through the use of interviews, this research explores the experiences of students and volunteers who ultimately form vital connections with each other.
Recommended Citation
Maxey, Kenya Alexandra, "A Case Study Of A Campus Food Pantry, Community And Belonging." (2025). Wayne State University Dissertations. 4184.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/4184