The Impact of an Online Service-Learning Framework on Students' Understanding of the Complexity of Community Food Security and Development of Professional Skills

The purpose of this study was to evaluate student learnings from an online community food security service-learning course in which students self-selected a community partner for an in-person service experience. Four major themes emerged from the data: (1) "food insecurity doesn't have a single face," (2) understanding of the complexities and nuances of food insecurity, (3) use of emotion to describe and discuss the service component of the service-learning experience, and (4) expression of appreciation and respect for organizations working to address food insecurity. The findings of this study support a scalable framework for online service-learning courses where students self-select their community partners.