About two in five college students face food insecurity, and campus food pantries are reporting sharp increases in demand, according to reporting from NPR and campus officials. Penn State Harrisburg’s pantry saw daily visits rise markedly last semester, and staff expect higher use after winter break. College administrators and student‑affairs teams are expanding pantry hours, emergency grants, and partnerships with local food banks to meet need. Staffers told reporters they are also pushing for better data collection and long‑term institutional support to avoid ad hoc solutions. The trend intersects with affordability, housing costs and changes in financial aid; campus leaders say it is a persistent indicator of the economic strain affecting many undergraduates.