| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.18 |
| Liaison | Chris Adam |
| Submission Date | Dec. 30, 2024 |
Dawson College
IN-14: Food Bank
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Yvonne
Dudley Financial Aid Officer Financial Aid |
Does the institution host a food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource focused on alleviating food insecurity, hunger and poverty among students?:
A brief description of the food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource:
In 2022 a community food bank was completed across the street by students for the community (see link below).
The college also has a financial aid office for students that houses a permanent food bank and snack bar. Staff and students can donate to the food bank.
Students in need can take food home from this area at any time.
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Separate food drives occur for an organizations that deal with youth at risk and 2 homeless shelters in Montreal. Excess vegetables from our vegetable gardens are donated to a shelter for homeless people.
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