Ensuring Equitable Access to Halal Foods for K-12 and College Students: Stories from Food Equity Advocates

An alarming rate of food insecurity exists in our educational systems. This includes K-12 schools as well as college and university campuses. Food insecurity leads to underdevelopment and underperformance, and impacts students� ability to study and graduate. This issue is particularly true amongst Muslim students who observe halal dietary guidelines. Student food access champions and leaders from academia, foodservice, and beyond, will share personal stories that empower the next generation of hunger, nutrition, and health stakeholders?to advocate for equitable and authentic access to a variety of certified halal foods in K-12 schools and on college and university campuses.