Nearly two in five college students now report experiencing food insecurity, and campus food pantries are seeing sharp increases in demand. Administrators and student‑affairs teams report that visits to on‑campus pantries and emergency support programs rose noticeably during the fall term and are expected to continue rising after winter break. Campus leaders told NPR and University Business they are expanding partnerships with community organizations and reallocating emergency funds, but students and advocates say systemic financial pressures—housing costs, tuition, and reduced aid—require broader policy responses to stabilize student well‑being.