One in three college students is food insecure in the United States
Since the onset of the pandemic, food insecurity has skyrocketed throughout the United States. One of the hardest hit segments of the population has been students in higher education. Food insecurity now affects one-in-three college students.
According to a survey conducted during the fall 2020 semester from Chegg.org, the research and advocacy arm of the course materials and services company Chegg, nearly one third (29 percent) of students have missed a meal at least once a week since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, more than half of all students (52 percent) sometimes use off-campus food banks, and 30 percent use them once a month or more.
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May 13, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. Charter Communications is joining the FCC’s in expanding broadband connection.
In a news release, Charter says it will be apart of the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Through this program, Charter says households could receive credit of up to $50 a month $75 on Tribal Lands for Spectrum Internet Plans.
Charter adds that with Spectrum Internet, there are no modem fees, data caps, or contracts, and there are no contracts.
“Charter has a long track record of increasing connectivity through expanding broadband access, adoption and affordability,” said Catherine Bohigian, Charter Executive Vice President, Government Affairs. “Through our participation in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, we are further breaking down barriers to connectivity for American families, as part of our long-term commitment to advance access and improve broadband adoption.”
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Charter participates in federal program, offers monthly credit to eligible households
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STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - Charter Communications recently announced its participation in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to help close the digital divide.
Millions of households across Charter’s 41-state operating area are eligible for a credit up to $50 per month toward qualifying Spectrum Internet plans for the duration of the program.
Charter is offering a variety of broadband options under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and all Spectrum Internet plans available have no modem fees, data caps or contracts and include free self-installation. Interested consumers who are not currently Spectrum customers should visit spectrum.com/getqualified or call 855-662-9946. Current Spectrum customers can visit spectrum.net/broadbandbenefit to learn more.