CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – This fall, the Austin Peay State University Foundation is using a Tennessee Community CARES Program grant to offer free hot meals to students in need.
The $500,000 grant is being used to give students and their families meal vouchers which can be used at the university’s dining venues.
Dr. Loretta Griffy, APSU associate vice president for student success strategic initiatives, said that this program will enable students to strive for success at Austin Peay.
“At Austin Peay, the percent of our student body who are Pell Grant eligible is one of the highest for universities in the state, which places our students at risk during difficult financial times – such as this pandemic – of not being able to buy the food they need,” said Griffy.
This initiative will coincide with the university’s already-established food pantry. Students can sign up to get groceries here.
For more information on voucher eligibility, students should visit https://www.apsu.edu/feed-a-gov/index.php.
As part of the grant’s requirement, participants will need to complete a short survey identifying how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their financial situation.