The outcome of the emergency food distribution initiative led by Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) – Office of Student Affairs and Services, in collaboration with the Supreme College Students’ Council (SCSC), the ASCOT Extension and Rural Development Office, and supported by Central Luzon State University (CLSU) under the “CLSU Project RICE” funded by DOST-PCAARRD, was the timely provision of food assistance to students affected by Typhoon Nando. A total of 500 packs of Instant Aromatic Chicken-Rice Porridge were successfully distributed to students residing in the ASCOT Ladies’ Dorm, Men’s Dorm, and nearby boarding houses, ensuring their immediate nutritional needs were met during the calamity. The initiative strengthened the institution’s disaster preparedness and response capacity, fostered a sense of community care, and demonstrated effective collaboration between student organizations, local institutions, and government agencies. Overall, the activity enhanced student welfare, promoted resilience in vulnerable populations, and reinforced ASCOT’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive community support in line with SDGs 2, 11, and 17.

Proponents: Office of the Student Affairs and Services