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Roberts 1 Courtney Roberts Eng111-5RP Professor John Wells 27 November 2023 Evaluating Food Uncertainty Among Mothers and Students in the U.S. Food deficiency is a critical problem that affects millions of people in the United States, especially those who belong to marginalized or low-income groups. Two articles that explore this issue from various perspectives are “Baby Formula Shortage Highlights Inequality in US Maternal Support; Fewer Mothers of Color and Low-income Mothers Breastfeed Their Babies. Better Support and Family Leave Policies Would Help.” by Melody Schreiber and “Millions of Students Experience Food Insecurity. But Campus Food Pantries Can Make a Difference.” by Brianna Hatch. Both articles examine the causes and consequences of malnourishment among certain populations and propose solutions to address the issue. Food uncertainty in the United States is a contested issue that often concerns marginalized mothers and college students, requiring comprehensive policy reforms and community support systems to ensure adequate access to provisions. In “Millions of Students Experience Food Insecurity. But Campus Food Pantries Can Make a Difference.” Hatch emphasizes the prevalence of food insecurity among college students and studies the beneficial impact that campus food pantries can have on improving students' health and academic performance. She advocates for a greater understanding, support, and partnership to address students' primary interests. The expense of tuition, housing, and textbooks,

Roberts 2 as well as the absence of financial help and employment opportunities, are a fear for college students' food safety (Hatch). In “Baby Formula Shortage Highlights Inequality in US Maternal Support; Fewer Mothers of Color and Low-income Mothers Breastfeed Their Babies. Better Support and Family Leave Policies Would Help.” Schreiber discusses the difficulties mothers have met with breastfeeding their children, specifically individuals of color and low-income families. The lack of baby formula has worsened the current difficulties to breastfeed, such as the lack of support from the medical community, inadequate family leave programs, and financial constraints. Schreiber stresses the necessity for improved support systems and policies to boost a mothers' capability to achieve their breastfeeding needs and decrease the dependence on formula (Schreiber). One similarity between the articles is that they relate to the factors that contribute to food shortages among mothers and students propose solutions to improve the food safety of mothers and students. Schreiber explains how the lack of breastfeeding support, family leave, and affordable housing affect the ability of mothers, especially those of color and low-income, to feed their babies. She points out how mothers must return to work soon after giving birth and face challenges in finding time and space to pump breast milk. Schreiber suggests that better support and family leave policies would help mothers to breastfeed their babies and reduce their reliance on formula. She advocates for improved baby-friendly hospitals, lactation consultants, and workplaces for breastfeeding mothers (Schreiber). Hatch also discusses the excessive cost of tuition, housing, and textbooks, as well as the lack of financial aid and employment prospects, which are a concern for college students' food security. She proposes that campus food pantries can be beneficial for students who meet food

Roberts 3 insecurity. It is a yearning for more involvement, funding, and collaboration among campus stakeholders to address the needs of students (Hatch). Schreiber focuses on the health and social implications of food anxiety for mothers and babies, while focusing on the benefits of breastfeeding for the health and development of infants. She asserts that the risks of formula feeding are contamination, allergies, and infections; and stresses that bonding, empowerment, and identity are the social and emotional aspects of breastfeeding. Schreiber examines the food insecurity of mothers across the United States, with consideration to the disparities between racial and income groups (Schreiber). Hatch examines the academic and economic implications of food insecurity for students, highlighting the impact of food insecurity on the academic performance and retention of students, as well as specific areas and locations. There are limited instances of other regions or institutions and the current situation and challenges of food shortage among students, as well as existing involvements at the campus level (Hatch) Although Schreiber and Hatch supply valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of food insecurity and the importance of targeted interventions to alleviate it, there are differences between the authors' evidence and sources of information. Schreiber uses scientific and statistical data, citing various findings, analyses, and accounts from sound partitions. She supplies mathematical and illustrative information to support her assertions and rationale, such as the breastfeeding proportions, the formula recall, and the health implications. Hatch employs more subjective and firsthand experiences, while she uses the experiences and beliefs of pupils, personnel, and specialists.

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Roberts 4 The exploration of food insecurity in the United States through the lens of maternal challenges and student challenges reveals a complex web of social and economic factors that require multifaceted solutions. Schreiber and Hatch supply a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by mothers and students, respectively, and highlight the importance of targeted interventions to alleviate food scarcity. Schreiber’s concentration on the trials faced by mothers in breastfeeding their infants due to universal discriminations, and Hatch’s importance on the struggles of food insecurity among college students, put emphasis on the necessity for ample policy reforms and community-based support systems. These interventions are fundamental to safeguard that at risk populations can obtain nutritious food. In short, these issues are affecting a variety of individuals, including lower-income mothers of color, their infants, and college students. Recognizing food insecurity requires a collaborative effort that encompasses policy reform, community support, education, and an increase in awareness to ensure that everyone has access to the nutrition they need. This is a global issue, and more must be done to prevent instances such as this. By finding the core sources and working together to create effective policies, we can expect a time when food is no longer a common issue in our society.

Roberts 5 Works Cited Hatch, Brianna. "Millions of Students Experience Food Insecurity. But Campus Food Pantries Can Make a Difference." The Chronicle of Higher Education 29 Jun 2022. https://www.chronicle.com/article/millions-of-students-experience-food-insecurity-but- campus-food-pantries-can-make-a-difference? utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_4573382_nl_Aca deme-Today_date_20220630&cid=at&source=&sourceid=&cid. Schreiber, Melody. "Baby Formula Shortage Highlights Inequality in US Maternal Support; Fewer Mothers of Color and Low-income Mothers Breastfeed Their Babies. Better Support and Family Leave Polices Would Help." The Guardian 24 May 2022. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A704831372/OVIC? u=ivytech8&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=a808b3c5.

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