Food Justice at ÆßÐDzʿª½±
Food Justice is a core tenet of well-being-for-all. This is why the Office of Sustainability, the Peace Centre, Student Services, and the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Student Union (DSU) have teamed up this year to expand free and healthy accessible meals to our community up to four days a week.
Since Sept. 9, the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Community can grab vegan or vegetarian breakfasts at the Early Bird Breakfast, snacks (books, clothes, and other free giveaways) at the Zero Waste Cafe, and lunch courtesy of ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dinin’. In addition to the incredible support of the DSU and the ÆßÐDzʿª½± administration, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dinin’ is blessed by the skills of head Chef Jamal Spence. Each of these programs is supported by a legion of dedicated student and staff volunteers.
We would like to extend a shout out to Yvonne Dudley, Financial Aid Office, who co-leads each Monday Early Bird Breakfast Service.
To date all three food programs, the Early Bird Breakfast, Zero Waste Cafe, and ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dinin’ have served 3,253 meals with 137 volunteer shifts. Serving up accessibility, inclusion and equity through food justice programming fulfils the College’s core value of Well-Being-For-All. Furthermore, it helps us live the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Zero Hunger, Sustainable Cities, Peace and Strong Institutions, and Good Health & Well-Being.
Come be a part of a movement to make our community hunger free while on campus by donating your time or donating to the Living Campus Fund through the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation.
To volunteer: 1. Show up! Just come by, ask if we need help & grab an apron! Mon – Thursdays (let the smell of food lead you to us!)
- Email of the Office of Sustainability
- Visit Campus Life or the DSU Offices
We look forward to serving with and to you. Thank you, ÆßÐDzʿª½±! Your energy and passion for the community helps serve up a better day for us all!
Questions? Email Diana Rice, Office of Sustainability OR contact Olivier Lamoureux, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Student Union – VP Operations.
