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Childcare centers and food access programs for CUNY students
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CUNY provides crucial support services for students, including childcare centers and food access programs. These initiatives aim to address basic needs and enable students to focus on their studies.
- Childcare centers across campuses provide a safe environment for children of student parents
- The food access program served over 13,000 students last year, with growing demand
- These programs ensure that students don't have to choose between their education and basic necessities
Alicia Alvero
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Our child care centers are crucial for student parents across our campuses.
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These centers provide a safe environment for children, enabling parents to focus on their studies and achieve academic success.
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Addressing food insecurity also remains an ongoing and critical concern.
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Last year, our food access program served over 13,000 students and demand continues to grow.
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This work is crucial so that no student has to choose between their education and basic necessities.