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University of Lethbridge student creates ‘SnackRadar’ app to battle food insecurity | Globalnews.ca

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SnackRadar is a mobile app that alerts students about free food on campus.

Over 600 students have already begun using the concept via a website.

20 per cent of students on campus are devoid of food on a regular basis, but half of them struggle every day .

The app is also being praised for its timeliness — exams looming, causing already stressed-out students to become even more anxious.

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