Presidential candidates came together last night to talk about AMS culture, divestment, reinstating staff access to the food bank and to sound party horns as question responses.
For fourth-year food, nutrition and health student and AMS Food Bank coordinator Sophie Co, food insecurity lies at the centre of her academics and advocacy.
On Tuesday, the AMS’s special general meeting was adjourned before a vote could take place since the meeting did not meet quorum.
Students have continued to rally for increases in funding from protesting to creating their own initiatives and through AMS advocacy — with student politicians securing substantial funding for the food bank this year and continuing work on an agreement with UBC for permanent funding.
VP Academic and University Affairs Kamil Kanji secured $100,000 in additional funding from UBC for the AMS Food Bank, bringing the total funding to $450,000 for the 2023/24 year.
The AMS Food Bank is undergoing expansion to better serve the demand for its services, improve logistical operations and better manage the space's temperature.
On Tuesday night, AMS Council met to approve the 2023/24 executive goals. Here’s what you might’ve missed.
The new room will allow around ten clients to access the food bank at the same time, more than double the current capacity of four clients.
