Sodexo Brings Fresh Produce to the University of Denver’s Food Pantry
March 26, 2024 | 1 min to read
The University of Denver has joined forces with Sodexo to provide fresh produce to its food pantry, addressing food insecurity among its students. A 2023 study revealed that 50% of DU students face low or very low food security. This partnership ensures the pantry receives at least 20 pounds of fresh, unused produce each week, enhancing its offerings of no-cost food to those in need.
The university has partnered with Sodexo, which now provides fresh produce to the food pantry.
The University of Denver’s (DU) food pantry seeks to address food insecurity by offering no-cost food to DU students. It’s a pressing issue for the DU community, as a 2023 study by the DU’s Health and Counseling Services found that 50% of DU students are dealing with low or very low food security, according to a statement.
But now, thanks to a partnership with Sodexo, the university’s foodservice provider, the DU pantry will provide fresh produce in addition to shelf-stable food. Under the agreement, Sodexo will provide at least 20 pounds of fresh, unused produce to the pantry every week.
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