University of Houston Downtown offering food scholarships to students who lack access to fresh foods

HOUSTON (FOX 26) - The University of Houston Downtown has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to offer scholarships to students who lack access to fresh food.

UHD's Food for Change Market gives students access to fresh produce, meats, and other groceries on UHD's campus, enabling students to save money for other necessities.

Students interested can complete the Food for Change Registration form for the Houston Food Bank.

Students can receive a food scholarship that will allow them to shop in the UHD Food for Change Market for up to 60 pounds of goods a month.

All students enrolled for the Spring 2019 semester at UHD are eligible to participate in the Food for Change Program.