Food parcels, vouchers stave off hunger for Wits students
Schemes put in place to close the gap left by the lockdown-induced suspension of the food bank.
Tackling student hunger on campus, one initiative at a time
The effects of food insecurity may expand to other areas of a students life.
WCCO, Wits Amnesty and Copac launch Kitchen Communal for students
The kitchen hopes it will restore the dignity of students.
Vegans cook up plan to save the planet
Students taught that switching to veganism does not mean settling for bland food
Small-scale farmers’ market takes root at Wits
Healthier and low-cost food alternatives for Wits students and staff. (more…)
UNICEF launches a Wits chapter
UNICEF-Wits to recruit Witsies to advocate for social justice. (more…)
The period of menstrual cups has come
Resuable cups will be made avalible to WCCO food program students.
Blanket collection lends warmth to needy students
Wits community urged to donate blankets to needy students for winter season. (more…)
Muslim Association helps students stay warm
The MSA is collecting clothing to help students stay warm during winter
Education campus starved of affordable food
SRC meets up with Education Campus students about the lack of quality and affordable food. (more…)
Wits student-run food garden grows for good
The Wits food garden is getting a make-over with the help of engineering and art students.
Inala hosts food security workshops
Club society to launch initiative on food sovereignty (more…)
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