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SDG 2.3.1

Programmes in place for food insecurity/ hunger

  • Sustainable food choices on Campus

    ASU has a number of options to cater to the food needs of students, staff and visitors.

    • Cafeteria

    ASU’s cafeteria offers a variety of meal options to cater to different dietary preferences. Our menu includes vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian dishes that are affordably prices, ensuring that everyone can find something to their liking. menu offers variety of dishes that are innovative and affordably priced. It has a broad selection of items that appeal to every taste and dietary restriction.

    • Derby Café

    ASU café offers different sandwiches and beverages and different affordable prices.

    • Trolley Market

    ASU also has a market that serves different varieties of products from food to stationary items.

    It is also a place where students and faculty can take their visitors for brief coffee break or a lunch hour visit. In addition to the above-mentioned options, the university also has several tea and coffee, snack and water vending machines all of the campus. Should the food at campus not meet the needs of the students or staff, they are free to order through any food delivery service as they are allowed to enter the university campus.

    Iftar meals distributed during the Holy month of Ramadan

    Every year, ASU distributes Iftar meals during the Holy month of Ramadan which is organized by the Community Engagement (CE) Office. This is done on a yearly basis. In 2024, the CE Office organized a campaign for distributing Iftar meals to the community in the Hoora area on Saturday, 16th March 2024. A number of ASU academic and administrative staff, students and alumni as well as the local community participated in this joyous activity.

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    Iftar meals distributed by the Volunteer Club during the Holy month of Ramadan

    On 7th April 2024, organized by the Volunteers Club, ASU distributed Iftar meals during the Holy month of Ramadan in Hidd area. The Volunteers Club is formed by ASU students.

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    Ramadan Food Baskets distributed to Families in need

    ASU in coordination with the Community Engagement (CE) Office, distributed 500 food baskets for the families in need through the Al-Eker Charity Society on Friday, 22nd March 2024. This will be done on a yearly basis to aid the local community during the holy month of Ramadan.

     

       

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    Financial Aid to ASU workers

    ASU provides monthly financial assistance to its workers, including security personnel and cleaners, to support their daily needs for food and other essentials. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to the well-being of its staff, ensuring they have access to the resources necessary for a decent standard of living. By offering this support, ASU aims to foster a positive work environment and promote the welfare of all employees, recognizing their crucial role in maintaining the campus communit