With rising food costs on and around campus, many UBC students struggle to find affordable, nutritious meals, negatively impacting their academic performance and overall well-being. Despite the availability of numerous campus events offering free food, students often remain unaware of these opportunities.
This lack of information means that:
- Students miss out on potential meals
- Food from these events may go to waste
UBC provides a food bank, but its use may feel intimidating for some students. Commercial options, like Too Good To Go, offer limited relief with inconsistent quality and availability.
How can we create an accessible system that:
- Connects students with real-time, reliable information about free food events?
- Helps reduce food waste while supporting students in need?
Creating such a system could enhance students' well-being and alleviate some of the food security challenges on campus.