The University is excited to announce a new collaboration with Kent Food Hubs CIC, launching a student-run collection hub on campus.
The launch of a collection point on campus will give students, staff, and local residents the opportunity to collect their orders of fresh, local produce without a delivery charge – making sustainable and affordable food more accessible than ever. The collection point – in the Mandela Building – will be open between 14:00-16:00 every Friday.
This initiative aligns with our Right to Food commitments to tackle food insecurity, champion healthy eating and support local produce. And staff and students can claim 10% off their first order by entering the code UKC1 at the checkout.
Professor Iain Wilkinson, Lead for the Right to Food said: ‘This partnership is a great way to demonstrate what the Right to Food is all about. We hope that by launching a collection point on campus we are giving our staff and students better access to healthy, sustainable and local food. We’re keen to ensure that this is all done in an affordable way – and feel that Kent Food Hubs can help deliver on this front too.’
As part of this partnership, Kent Food Hubs is introducing student-friendly bundles designed to provide essential, high-quality ingredients at an affordable price. These include:
- The Weekly Essentials Bundle (£20): A carefully curated selection of staple foods, including fresh vegetables, eggs, milk, bread, pasta, and rice or noodles—perfect for student budgets and busy households.
- The ‘Fakeaway’ Meal Deal: A cook-at-home recipe kit featuring locally sourced ingredients to create a delicious homemade alternative to popular takeaways.
Beckie Alves, MD at Kent Food Hubs CIC, said: ‘We’re incredibly excited about this partnership. By making local food more convenient and affordable, we’re not just promoting sustainability—we’re strengthening the connection between the university and the wider community, from our network of producers and farmers, to local residents.’
Students will play a key role in running the collection hub, gaining valuable experience in food distribution, sustainability, and community engagement. The hub will serve as a vital resource for everyone in the area, helping to foster a culture of local, ethical food consumption.
The new collection hub will officially launch on 16 May – you can place your order now at www.kentfoodhubs.co.uk