The office of the Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs has launched a food and personal care items bank to support some students in need. The Central Food and Personal Care Items Bank (CFPCIB) aims to deliver a substantial collection of food and personal care items to students facing financial difficulties.
In collaboration with a group of Level 400 Public Relations students, as its initial activity of the project, significant donations were made to some needy students of the University. The donation event, held at the Trinity Hall, was met with appreciation and relief by many students and some casual staff who were benefactors.
The initiative by the office of the Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs was a response to the increasing number of students struggling to meet their basic needs, a challenge that has been exacerbated by the current economic challenges affecting families nationwide.
The collection included non-perishable food items such as rice, pasta, canned vegetables, oil, and bags of water, alongside personal care products including soap, toothpaste, sanitary products, and other toiletries.
The project themed “Compassion in Action” highlights the importance of empathy and practical support in building a cohesive community as a Christian institution of higher learningknown for its commitment to corporate social responsibility and community service.
Dr. Denise Diana Duncan, Ag. Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs, emphasized the importance of such collaborations in fostering a supportive and inclusive university environment. “This donation goes beyond providing physical necessities; it is a message to our students that they are not alone and that their community stands with them,” she remarked.
Recipients of the donations expressed their heartfelt appreciation, highlighting the impact of such initiatives and the power of collaboration within the university community. The Office of the Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs plans to continue their efforts, with future projects aimed at addressing various student needs and promoting a culture of care and solidarity.
