Democrats introduce legislation to help students meet basic needs

Image:  One day during this past academic year, Byanca Moore realized she needed help. The rising junior at Le Moyne College, in Syracuse, N.Y., had medical expenses to pay and no food to eat. So, she turned to the college’s Jesuit Fund, which provides students with up to $500 in emergency funding. Moore applied for the assistance and received what she needed. “They do care for students, and they see which needs you need,” Moore said. “It was helpful.” But the Jesuit Fund is only...