Grayson College Receives Swipe Out Hunger Grant to Support Student Food Pantry
Grayson College has been awarded a $4,000 grant from Swipe Out Hunger, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending food insecurity among college students. The funding will help the College continue its efforts to remove barriers to student success by providing access to nutritious food through Vic's Market, its on-campus food pantry.
The grant will support the purchase of nutritious snacks and shelf-stable food items from November 2026 through May 2027, helping ensure students facing food insecurity have access to essential resources while pursuing their education.
“At Grayson College, we recognize that student success goes beyond what happens in the classroom,” said Dr. Jeremy McMillen, President of Grayson College. “When students are worried about meeting basic needs like having enough food to eat, it becomes much more difficult to focus on their education. Partnerships like this allow us to remove those barriers, provide meaningful support and help our students stay on track toward achieving their goals.”
In addition to the financial award, Grayson College will join the Swipe Out Hunger Network, connecting the College with resources and support designed to strengthen campus food assistance programs. Through the partnership, the College will have access to operational guidance, professional development opportunities, discounted food and pantry supplies and a nationwide network of institutions working to address student food insecurity.
The network includes more than 1,000 campuses across North America, providing opportunities for collaboration, shared resources and strategies to expand access to food assistance programs.
Vic’s Market is one of several initiatives offered through Grayson College’s Grayson Cares program, which is dedicated to supporting students beyond the classroom. By addressing basic needs and connecting students with essential resources, the College continues to remove barriers to student success and foster an environment where students have the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
About Swipe Out Hunger
Swipe Out Hunger is a national nonprofit organization committed to ending college student food insecurity. Through campus partnerships, innovative programs and advocacy, the organization works to ensure students have access to the food and resources they need to thrive throughout their educational journeys.