We’re celebrating the second year anniversary of Kent committing to becoming a Right to Food University.
Fresh Fruit Giveaway
To further support this initiative, head over to the Library on the dates below – from 14:30 – 16:30 you can grab some fresh, healthy and FREE fruit and veg to fuel you through your studies!
2025 Series:
- Thursday, 27th February 2025 – Launch & Promo of 2-year Right to Food anniversary
- Thursday, 13th March 2025 – University Mental Health Day
- Thursday, 10th April 2025 – Celebrating World Health Day on 7 April
- Thursday, 22nd May 2025 – Part of the Future of Food Symposium
- Thursday, 3rd July 2025 – Summer at Kent special
- Thursday, 27th November 2025 – Thanksgiving Day special
We will have fresh, delicious produce on display and available for everyone to enjoy. A special thanks and big shout out to the following services and teams for partnering with us to provide an abundant selection of fruit for everyone to enjoy:
- ResLife via the student Gleaning Initiative
- The University’s Hospitality & Catering
- The Kent Community Oasis Garden
Right to food resources display
Browse and borrow books and resources which shed light on key issues relating to food justice, health, and sustainability, showcasing resources and actions that highlight the importance of fair access to nutritious food for all.
We also have an online version with our Right to food | Reading List – offering a wide range of resources on health, sustainability and food justice.
Be inspired by our curated selection of culinary inspired reads and watches that we will have on display to accompany during our fresh fruit giveaways:
- The less waste no fuss kitchen
- Vegan on the go
- The right to a healthy diet
- The naked chef
- Surfing the menu
- A touch of spice
These resources plus many more will be on display and available for you to browse and loan from the library.
Right to Food
The University’s “Right to Food’ initiative is dedicated to promoting fair access to nutritious food, combating food poverty, and supporting a food system that benefits both people and the planet.
This project is part of the University’s commitment to creating a healthier, more sustainable world, ensuring that everyone’s right to food is respected and protected.
Great initiative