Building food resiliency at VCC this Giving Tuesday
December 3 is , a global day of philanthropy, and the 69成人电影网 (VCC) Foundation is raising funds to support VCC’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 VCC 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 VCC Student’s Union found that:
- 40% of VCC 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 VCC 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 VCC Foundation Giving Tuesday page.