What We Do

Our Programs

Four programmes built around one goal — ensuring every student at our Nigerian partner universities has the nutrition they need to study, grow, and succeed.

Flagship

Campus Food Banks

Our flagship programme establishes and operates permanent food bank stations within partner university campuses. Students access weekly distributions of dry goods, fresh produce, and meal staples throughout the academic year.

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Program Highlights

  • Permanent on-campus distribution points
  • Weekly food pack distributions
  • Confidential application and collection process
  • Covers dry goods, proteins, and fresh produce
  • Operated by trained student volunteers

2024 Impact

8,000+ meals distributed annually through campus food banks

Crisis Response

Emergency Food Aid

When students face sudden crises — loss of sponsorship, family emergencies, or unexpected hardships — our emergency food aid provides immediate nutritional support within 24-48 hours of application.

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Program Highlights

  • 24-48 hour response time
  • No extensive paperwork required
  • Covers up to 4 weeks of food support
  • Connects students to other support services
  • Available year-round including holidays

2024 Impact

1,200+ emergency aid cases handled in 2024

Weekly Program

Weekly Meal Packs

Purpose-designed meal packs that are nutritionally balanced, easy to prepare in hostel accommodation, and tailored to Nigerian diets. Each pack contains 5-7 days of meals including staples like rice, beans, garri, and yam.

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Program Highlights

  • Nutritionally designed by food specialists
  • Culturally relevant Nigerian meal options including rice, beans, and yam
  • Easy preparation for dorm kitchens
  • 5-7 days of calorie-sufficient meals per pack
  • Includes simple recipe cards

2024 Impact

3,200 weekly meal packs distributed in the 2023/24 academic year

Education

Nutrition Education

Beyond food distribution, we empower students with knowledge. Our nutrition workshops teach budget cooking, meal planning, and the science of eating for academic performance.

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Program Highlights

  • Monthly campus nutrition workshops
  • Budget cooking masterclasses
  • Online nutrition resource library
  • Student wellness partnerships
  • Mental health and food security connections

2024 Impact

2,400 students attended nutrition workshops in 2024