Emergency SNAP allotments to end in February

In terms of students facing food insecurity due to the changes in SNAP, The Food Pantry at Binghamton University is an available option for students seeking access to nutritious food.

Matthew Pangburn, a Food Pantry supervisor and senior double-majoring in political science and history, described the pantry’s ability to help fill some of these needs.

“While we do not know the SNAP status of the students that utilize the pantry, any effort to decrease the level of support for those who are food insecure will result in increased trouble having access to stable, nutritious and adequate food,” Pangburn wrote in an email. “The Food Pantry is always prepared for any increase in users, and we hope that students who are in need of assistance will use our service.”

Kat Santos, a freshman majoring in integrative neuroscience, noted her observations about the rising inflation rate in Binghamton.

“It’s just very crazy to me to think that when I go to the cheapest grocery store nowadays, just a carton of 18 eggs costs me $7.19,”

Santos said. “Even when ordering food, simple meals like mozzarella sticks cost $11.79. Every time I go out I have to cut down on a lot of the things because I simply can’t afford to spend money on things.”