The Student Government Association met this afternoon to address empty senatorial seats and how Biola is combating food insecurity among students. Additionally, senators discussed extending time with constituents and began deliberating on whether or not to allow freshmen to run for senate.  SENATOR...

The Biola basic needs committee is planning a new permanent space for the Pop-Up Pantry, allowing greater access to food for students who need it. Since 2016, the committee has worked to provide meal swipes, pantry shares in the Mosaic Cultural Center and the Collegium, the lending library, and most...

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). According to a 2019 national survey by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, 41% of students at four-year institutions experience food insecurity. At Biola, 68% of students experience food insecurity, according to a survey...

Every Tuesday, Biola Shares volunteers set up a mini free grocery store, the Pop-Up Pantry, in the Upper Student Union Building. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., almost 200 students file in, grab a shopping bag and trade their ID numbers for as much food as they need. How the Pop-Up Pantry Started Biola Shares,...