Suan Dusit University places strong emphasis on enhancing the quality of life and welfare of its staff in all dimensions, particularly regarding food security, which is recognized as a fundamental factor influencing physical health, mental well-being, and work efficiency. This aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2: Zero Hunger), which aims to eradicate hunger and promote equitable access to sufficient, nutritious food for all.
In 2024, the university implemented the “Non-Profit Lunch Programme”, a welfare initiative for both students and staff, operated through the university’s Standard Kitchen. The program functions on a non-profit basis, ensuring that all personnel have access to freshly prepared, nutritious, and affordable lunch meals. This initiative exemplifies a Hunger Relief Intervention, aimed at reducing the daily cost-of-living burden while fostering a compassionate and supportive campus community.
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Additionally, Suan Dusit University has established official Regulations on Welfare and Employee Benefits Funds, serving as a mechanism to support staff stability and well-being. The fund covers emergency assistance, health-related welfare, and future expansion of food support measures. These efforts aim to comprehensively address the dimensions of nutrition, food security, and sustainable well-being for all university personnel.
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Outcomes and Impacts
The implementation of Suan Dusit University’s food welfare initiatives has resulted in tangible outcomes across multiple dimensions:
1. Enhanced Food Security for Staff – Personnel have access to safe, high-quality, and affordable meals, effectively reducing daily living expenses.
2. Fostering a Caring Organizational Culture – The lunch program and welfare fund cultivate relationships between administrators and staff through mutual support and a spirit of generosity.
3. Improved Quality of Life and Work Efficiency – Healthier, more satisfied staff contribute to greater morale, productivity, and organizational performance.
Suan Dusit University’s initiatives in providing food welfare and hunger relief for staff form an integral part of building a sustainable organization that values the health, economy, and well-being of its workforce. These actions affirm the university’s position as a model higher education institution in sustainable food security management and quality of life enhancement, contributing meaningfully to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.