Dr Hill Food Bank Analysis

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When I was discussing the details of the internship with Dr. Hill, she expressed her concern about the food bank when she retired. Based upon her understanding surrounding the politics of the school, the food bank will close due. She explains that the ‘powers that be’ do not want that type of assistance associated with the community college. As it was discussed in class, higher education is suppose to lead to financial freedom. With this in mind, it is easy to see why an institution of higher education would not want a food bank on its campus. It signifies the possibility of failure, in the sense that an individual will have financial difficulties even while in college. As I explained in my paper, the ‘powers that be’ do not want a visual of the poverty that is surrounding community colleges. …show more content…
Hill expressed and my studies about poverty, to have the food bank remain on campus, the politics and misunderstanding have to be addressed. As I have said time and time again, it is hard to see the bottom from the top. Those that are in the top are the ‘powers that be’, which consists of upper classes that never attended a community college. The social attitudes about poverty and food insecurity are outdated at best, or blames the victims at its worse. While it is true that a community college will accept students that a four year university will not, these students may still need help with making ends meet within their personal lives. It is known around campus that it will take almost a month until financial aid and loans are dispersed. This is where the food bank helps fill in the gap, it provides a no question asked access to food and some toiletries. Yet, even though it is known among faculty and staff, the food bank was only opened over a year ago. As stated before, it have the food bank remain open, there needs to be a greater understanding of poverty among

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