Taylor Chapman

Food is a necessity, but some students struggle to pay for three square meals a day. There is help available if they want it. Taylor Chapman has the story.

Texas State students living on a budget can take advantage of free meals that are being offered.
The Baptist Student Ministries is a group that offers free lunches on Wednesdays.
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Advertising and word-of-mouth help spread the word about the free lunches. On average, about 200 students show up for the meals.
Another group, called the United Campus Ministries, offers free meals on Mondays. The U-C-M started its service last spring. The number of participants is growing as more people become aware of the service.
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Vending machines and Paws-N-Go provide quick snacks that are affordable, but having a free meal can be an attractive alternative -- once students discover them.
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Another place that students can take advantage of is Our Lady of Wisdom Parish, the Catholic student ministry. It provides meals from eleven to one on Tuesdays.

Sometimes, though, a cup of coffee is all that's needed. If a free jolt of caffeine is required, you can get one from 8:30 to 12:30 at United Campus Ministries. For Bobcat Update, I'm Taylor Chapman.