A Community Partnership to Address Student Hunger

The launch brought together college leadership, community members, donors, and volunteers united by a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity among college students. Attendees included Middlesex Community College President Phil Sisson; World Food Movement Co-Founder and Vice Chairman Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa; Executive Director Sri Naveena Neerada Dasa; and WFM Massachusetts President Sri Sadananda Dasa.

The initiative addresses a significant challenge facing higher education institutions. According to figures cited by the organizers, nearly one in three community college students in Massachusetts experiences food insecurity. Access to nutritious meals can play a vital role in supporting students’ health, well-being, and academic success.

“We are happy to have formally launched our feeding program here in Massachusetts for the benefit of students and food-insecure individuals,” said Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa. “This is an example of how our collective compassion and commitment can empower communities and create lasting impact for generations to come.”

He highlighted the inspiration of Srila Prabhupada, whose vision emphasized that no one should go hungry, and encouraged community members to join WFM in advancing food and nutrition security for future generations.

Nourishing Students, Supporting Success

Middlesex Community College has welcomed the partnership as a meaningful source of support for students facing food insecurity.

“At Middlesex Community College, we are profoundly grateful for our partnership with the World Food Movement, which enables us to provide our students with hot, healthy, vegetarian meals four days a week,” said President Phil Sisson.

“For many of our students, this is the only substantial nourishment they receive in a day. By addressing this fundamental need, we are nourishing both their bodies and their souls, allowing them to focus fully on their academic endeavors.”

President Sisson added that the partnership has made a transformative difference for students and their families.

Building a Future Without Hunger

The Massachusetts initiative represents an important step toward expanding WFM’s student feeding efforts and reaching more communities across the state. Through collaboration with educational institutions, donors, volunteers, and community partners, WFM aims to make nutritious meals more accessible to students who need them.

Inspired by compassion, service, and the vision of Srila Prabhupada, the World Food Movement is committed to building a future where access to nutritious food is not a barrier to education, opportunity, or well-being.

Join the Movement: Together, we can help ensure that no student has to choose between pursuing an education and meeting a basic need for food. Your support, volunteering, and contributions can help bring nutritious meals to more students and communities.