A communication from the Department of Higher Education (see item 7100-4003 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report on the methodology used to distribute funds to the Hunger Free Campus Pilot Program

HD 4724 is a report submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education detailing how funds for the Hunger Free Campus Pilot Program were distributed. It explains that funding was allocated proportionally based on the percentage of Pell-eligible students (indicating financial need) at each participating institution, including community colleges, state universities, UMass campuses, and minority-serving institutions. The report supports initiatives like expanding access to meal programs, food pantries, and nutrition benefits to address student food insecurity. This distribution method directly affects 31 institutions receiving grants for campus-based food security projects.