Announcing the Third Year of the Student Leadership and Alumni Action Council (SLAAC)

Swipe Out Hunger is excited to announce the new cohort of the Student Leadership and Alumni Action Council (SLAAC), welcoming 16 student leaders representing 16 campuses across 10 states. This national network of emerging leaders is dedicated to ending hunger on college campuses. Now in its third year, SLAAC continues to uplift the collective student voice at the center of Swipe’s mission.

From October 2025 through April 2026, SLAAC members will meet monthly to exchange ideas, evaluate Swipe’s programs and resources, and offer recommendations that shape the organization’s work. The cohort will participate in professional development opportunities, build community with fellow leaders, and engage in open dialogues about the national state of college food insecurity. Their insights will play a crucial role as Swipe takes the next steps in its strategic plan, ensuring that the evolving needs of students remain central to the organization’s impact.

This year’s cohort reflects the growing momentum of student-led action and the continued need for innovative approaches to addressing food insecurity. Student leadership is becoming increasingly important, as more than 40% of college students now report experiencing food insecurity. At the same time, support systems like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are less reliable in the current policy landscape, and the end of the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program will leave schools with even fewer resources.

In order to improve student food access, it is crucial to properly understand the barriers students face today. Students know the issue of college food insecurity better than anyone. Swipe is committed to creating opportunities for students to engage and improve on programmatic solutions and state-level advocacy efforts. If the work of this year’s SLAAC cohort resonates with you, sign up for the Student Leader Newsletter to stay connected and learn about more opportunities and resources. Together, the SLAAC cohort and student leaders across the country will engage in work that ensures no student faces hunger alone.