Food Literacy Programs
We provide Food Literacy programs on campus!
A new and upcoming program you should be on the lookout for is our Lunch and Learns! All students are welcome to take part, typically they are about 30 to 60 minutes, where you can learn about a variety of topics. In addition, there is lunch provided for all who attend and we account for most food allergies and preferences. Stay tuned for future Lunch and Learns offered in the Fall of 2024!
The Significance of the Food For Thought Bodega
In March 2025, an applied studies student for Food For Thought named Maryam Wattoo created an academic poster with data on student usage of the Food For Thought Bodega and fresh produce events. The data conveyed the growing need for free food services on the University of Lethbridge campus. She submitted her work to the GSA Meeting of the Minds competition and won second place! Click here to see her work!
Keeping it Fresh: Making Better Choices for You, Your Wallet, and the Earth
Food For Thought had the chance to collaborate with the Interfaith Foodbank for this project where we gave a presentation about seasonal produce to students while they participated in a free cooking class brought to them by Interfaith. Here at Food For Thought, not only do we want to feed students but we also want to teach them skills to cook for themselves!
The Rise of Food Insecurity: Challenges for International Students
In February 2025, Maryam Wattoo who was an applied studies student for Food For Thought gave a presentation on the various challenges and barriers that cause international students to be disproportionately affected by food insecurity. Click here to learn more.
Navigating Dietary Restrictions: EVERYBODY EATS! PART 2
This workshop took place in December 2024 on both Calgary and Lethbridge campuses. Steven Sztraube and Huda Alshawi both continued with the topic of dietary restrictions but this time with a focus on cultural and religious diets from around the world. This event was also a collaboration with the Dhillon School of Business students.
Navigating Dietary Restrictions: EVERYBODY EATS! Pt. 1 (Lethbridge)
In Fall 2024, Steven Sztraube hosted an informational session on dietary restrictions, focusing on restrictions that have detrimental health effects. This event was held at the Lethbridge campus.
Navigating Dietary Restrictions: EVERYBODY EATS! (Calgary)
In Fall 2024, Huda Alwashi hosted an informational session on dietary restrictions, focusing on restrictions that have detrimental health effects. This event was held at the Calgary campus.
Healthy Eating Made Simple
In the Spring of 2024, Maryam Wattoo and Alexandra Lennox each gave a talk at the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses about how to eat healthier. Their talks went over misconceptions around healthy eating, how to read nutrition labels, and more.
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Snacks and Facts: Misconceptions about Food Insecurity
In the Spring of 2024, Food for Thought hosted a talk with three speakers Sharra Fullersmith, Bryanne Wandler, and Maryam Wattoo who all spoke about food insecurity through a variety of different lenses. Sharra Fullersmith focused on her research with the white middle class in Lethbridge at the Interfaith Food Bank. Bryanne Wandler spoke about university student's experiences with food insecurity related to access, affordability, and stigma. Maryam Wattoo discussed the health implications that long term food insecurity has on the brain and body.
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Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Student Food Insecurity
In the Fall of 2023, Jason Funkhouser presented a talk about relationships between hunger and student food insecurity. Where students collaboratively identified and discussed social and systemic factors affecting students' food security at the University of Lethbridge.
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Awareness to Action: Building a Hunger Free Campus
In the Fall of 2023, Jason Funkhouser presented another talk building off of the concepts covered previously that centred around solutions the University of Lethbridge could take to build a hunger free campus.
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