Public Benefits Lab
For College Completion
Our Vision
A future where public benefits systems work for college students, co-constructed with students to ensure equitable access, dignified support, and systemic justice for all.
Our Mission
We bridge public benefits and higher education systems by centering student voices, driving narrative change, and co-creating solutions to streamline pathways to college completion.
Half of college students face food insecurity. We're removing barriers by streamlining SNAP access, simplifying regulations, reframing food security as a student right and public investment, and providing direct support that meets immediate needs while shaping long-term solutions.
Every student who gains food security strengthens educational outcomes, economic mobility, community resilience, and national competitiveness.
Our Current Focus: Food Security
What We’re Building
College Student Policy Advocacy Board
To drive equitable policy and regulatory change
Narrative Change Campaign
To address barriers and uplift SNAP as an investment
SNAP College Support Center
To ensure students get the benefits they are entitled to
State and National SNAP Advocacy Days
To build momentum and sustainability for real change