University to give free breakfasts to staff and students in ‘challenging time’

A university is offering all its students and staff free breakfasts for the next three months as part of efforts to try to combat the cost-of-living crisis.

Glasgow Caledonian University said the scheme was being brought in at what was a “particularly challenging time” for many.

From Monday November 21, staff and students can tuck into a free hot breakfast, fruit and a cup of tea or coffee from the university’s George Moore restaurant.

The initiative, which will initially run until the end of February 2023, is part of a partnership the university has with independent hospitality food service provider Baxter Storey.

The breakfasts will be available between 8am to 11am, Monday to Friday, with an extra counter being put into operation in the restaurant to cope with the anticipated demand.

University principal and vice-chancellor Professor Pamela Gillies said: “We know that the cost-of-living crisis has made this a particularly challenging time for our university community.

“This GCU initiative will provide our students and staff with the opportunity to start their day with a free, healthy, and warming breakfast.”