Have you experienced or are you currently experiencing food insecurity?
Consider the following statements:
- I have restricted my spending on groceries in order to pay rent, other bills, or large, unexpected costs.
- I have eaten less than usual or skipped meals to make my food last longer.
- I have put off grocery shopping because of transportation issues.
- I have purchased inexpensive fast food instead of groceries to address immediate hunger.
- I have gone out of my way to attend events with free food because I didn’t have anything at home.
- I have worried about food enough to impact my mental health.
- I am consistently stressed over where my next meal will come from.
- I have purchased inexpensive fast food instead of groceries while waiting for a paycheck.
- I have sacrificed my grades in order to work more hours so I could pay my bills.
- I have restricted my spending in order to pay for more expensive allergy-friendly foods.
- I have lived in my car.
- I have couch-surfed for more than a week.
If you have experienced several of these scenarios consistently over time, consider seeking help. Click here to find available resources at BYU.