2.3.1 Student food insecurity and hunger
Affordable, Healthy, and Sustainable Food Access for Students at UNISSULA
Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) demonstrates its commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger by ensuring access to healthy, safe, and affordable food for students. UNISSULA recognizes that adequate nutrition and food accessibility are essential factors in supporting students’ academic success, health, and overall well-being.
Through campus food service facilities, UNISSULA provides students with access to affordable meals while promoting healthy and sustainable food consumption practices. Campus canteens and food service areas function not only as dining facilities but also as platforms for encouraging responsible and nutritious eating habits among the university community.
Healthy and Affordable Campus Food Services
UNISSULA provides campus food facilities that serve students, lecturers, staff, and visitors. These facilities offer various food options with affordable prices while considering:
- food quality and safety;
- hygiene standards;
- nutritional value;
- affordability for students.
Through its campus food service management, UNISSULA strives to ensure that students have reliable access to sufficient and nutritious meals throughout their academic activities.
This initiative contributes to reducing the risk of student food insecurity, where students may experience limited access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food.
Food Safety and Sustainable Food Practices
UNISSULA continuously promotes safe and sustainable food management practices through:
- improving food safety awareness among food providers;
- maintaining hygiene standards in food service areas;
- implementing food waste management practices;
- supporting sustainable food supply practices.
As part of its commitment to an Islamic Green Campus, UNISSULA integrates sustainability principles into campus operations, including food management and student welfare programs.
Student Food Support and Social Responsibility Programs
Beyond providing affordable campus food services, UNISSULA implements various student welfare and social support programs to assist students who require additional support.
Through scholarships, student assistance programs, and social initiatives managed by the university and related institutions such as LAZIS UNISSULA, the university strives to ensure that students can continue their education without being hindered by basic needs challenges.
These programs represent UNISSULA’s commitment to inclusive education and social responsibility.
Future Development of Sustainable Campus Food System
UNISSULA continues to improve its campus food system through:
- strengthening campus food service quality;
- improving food safety standards;
- developing student food accessibility monitoring systems;
- reducing food waste;
- collaborating with local food suppliers.
Through these initiatives, UNISSULA contributes to creating a healthy, inclusive, and sustainable campus environment while supporting the achievement of SDG 2 Zero Hunger.