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Heres how Edmonds Colleges one-stop shop helps its students, employees

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The Triton Student Resource Hub at Edmonds College experienced a surge in usage, with 2,200 students visiting its food pantry during winter quarter 2025, compared to 1,470 in 2024. Emergency Grant Program Specialist Vivian Dang indicated that housing expenses are a major factor driving the 718 applications for emergency funding from July 2024 to June 2025. Last quarter, the Hub approved $67,000 in emergency aid, with 75% directed toward housing costs. A report by Temple University’s Hope Center for Student Basic Needs found that 59% of surveyed students face food or housing insecurity, particularly among marginalized groups. The Hub provides support for various needs, including childcare, utilities, and transportation, and assists students experiencing homelessness.

Grants from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account fund the Hub’s emergency assistance programs. The increase in demand for these services highlights the ongoing financial challenges students face due to rising living costs. The Hub’s comprehensive approach aims to help students remain enrolled and succeed academically.

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