News Article: Cost of living: Bay of Plenty tertiary students relying on charities for food

“It’s such a distant reality for some to even go to university, which is really sad because everyone should have the same opportunity ... to have this education, and living at home is not always an option.”

Once rent and necessary expenses are taken care of, many are left with little for groceries. Rhea said “a whole bunch of us” would often benefit from food handouts by Good Neighbour with the student union.

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