Conestoga College works to fight food insecurity ‘in-house’ [Video]

The rising cost of food has put more demand on Waterloo Region food banks, including from students. But a new initiative is helping students find fresh produce at lower prices right on campus.

“The bags of produce…vary through every event but they’re all $5 for our students to purchase and take home,” said Nelson Chukwuma, president of Conestoga Students Inc.

With the cost of living on the rise, student Ashley Weber says it has been a game changer.

“It’s absolutely insane when it comes to rent and travel costs and utilities; you have to be able to budget for your food in there as well. So the fact that they are providing this and we’re able to use that money saved towards, you know, our cost of living is something that we’re so appreciative for,” Weber said.

The program is funded through the Conestoga Student Association, which subsidizes the cost …