Auburn Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Sarah Passarello joined Inside Government with Guy Cosentino to break down why the district launched a unified, seven-building food drive during the federal shutdown — and why it will continue even now that SNAP benefits are restarting. In the interview, she explains how nearly 60% of Auburn students live in poverty, how homelessness and food insecurity shape learning every day, and why microwavable meals and shelf-stable items are essential for families living in temporary housing.
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