Undergrad's idea results in food bank, central kitchen to feed poorer UM students
Underprivileged students of the University of Malaya gather around at the central kitchen on campus to receive free dinners. — Picture courtesy of University of Malaya.
According to a press release, by establishing the food bank, financially constrained students are now able to pick up various groceries on campus, free-of-charge. Initiated as an effort “for students by students,” Umar said that he was grateful to receive support from external parties and the university authorities when presenting the idea.
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