{"id":683,"date":"2024-10-02T15:55:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T14:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/?p=683"},"modified":"2025-06-04T16:47:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:47:19","slug":"kent-celebrates-100000th-cost-of-living-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2024\/10\/02\/kent-celebrates-100000th-cost-of-living-meal\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Celebrates 100,000th Cost of Living Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Kent\u2019s commitment to supporting students through rising living costs has reached an exciting new milestone. On Tuesday 24 September, Rutherford Dining Hall served its\u00a0100,000th cost of living hot meal<\/strong>, marking another success for the initiative that has been a lifeline for many students since its launch in November 2022.<\/p>\n

The lucky recipient of this milestone meal was Danylo Stepaniuk, a foundation economics student from Ukraine. Danylo, who regularly eats at Rutherford Dining Hall, shared that he prefers dining there because of the \u00a33.50 meals. His favourite dish is the four cheese tortellini, which he always has with vegetables or salad.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0\u00a33.50 (ex VAT) cost of living hot meal<\/strong>\u00a0will continue to be available for the remainder of 2024, offering students and staff nutritious and affordable meal options.<\/p>\n

This term, customers have been introduced to new dishes, including Sweet Potato Chilli, Cauliflower Cheese Lasagne, and Tandoori Sweet Potato with Lemon Pilau Rice. These additions will join popular favourites such as Katsu Curry, Tortellini, and the ever-classic Sausage and Mash.<\/p>\n

The cost of living hot meal scheme has made a significant impact by offering nutritious, budget-friendly meals to the Kent community. With new dishes being trialled, this initiative continues to evolve to meet students’ needs during challenging times.<\/p>\n

\"Students<\/p>\n

More support with cost of living<\/h2>\n

You can see all the financial support available to students on our\u202fCost of Living Support webpages.<\/a><\/p>\n

And please remember, if you are struggling financially,\u202fget in touch for support.<\/a><\/p>\n