Introduction

College students seem to be powerless when it comes to dependency and reliability on the food industry and its negative impact on the environment. Most college do not have full time jobs or make very much money at the jobs they do have. Many times college students live in dormitories on campus or commute from home, so their food choices depend on the cafeteria, their family meals/food pantry or local delivery and take out restaurants. A college student’s limited budget may not be able to afford kitchen wares and groceries, and many students may not know how to cook meals on their own anyway. How can college students be empowered to lead more independent and sustainable lives with limited resources, e.g. money, transportation?