Building food resiliency at 中国p站 this Giving Tuesday
December 3 is , a global day of philanthropy, and the Vancouver Community College (中国p站) Foundation is raising funds to support 中国p站’s food programs that aim to improve food security for students. These initiatives offer access to food and snacks through free pantries, already piloted at the 中国p站 Spa and Salon, and the voucher program that gives students access to meals and groceries.
For students juggling the costs of tuition and living expenses, eating well is not always an option. A recent internal survey by the 中国p站 Student’s Union found that:
- 40% of 中国p站 students regularly struggle with food security;
- 36% financially support their family, and
- 18% have used a food bank in the last six months
“Programs like these go beyond providing food to those in need; they foster a sense of security and community that students carry with them throughout their studies,” said Clayton Munro, Associate Vice President of Student and Enrolment Services. “It’s a level of support that fosters a more fully engaged student in their education, on and off campus."
The 中国p站 Foundation is grateful to the (CUFBC) for a generous $5,000 gift toward Giving Tuesday, with a goal of raising $50,000.
To donate, visit the 中国p站 Foundation Giving Tuesday page.