The ISEL canteen, which is part of the Social Action Services of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon (IPL), established a collaboration with the REFOOD center in Olivais in April, with the aim of collecting surplus food.

The meals that are prepared and not consumed are then sent to people in situations of social vulnerability, simultaneously contributing to the reduction of food waste and supporting local communities in need.

This initiative is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 2 (No Hunger), SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), reinforcing ISEL and IPL's commitment to promoting sustainability and implementing solutions with a positive social and environmental impact.

Small gestures can lead to big changes.