Chartwells Rallies 320+ Campuses to Target 50,000 Meals Oct. 21
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Charlotte -- Chartwells Higher Education will mobilize more than 320 campuses on October 21, 2026, with a collective goal of donating 50,000 meals nationwide through its United Through Food initiative.
Dining teams, students and campus partners will run awareness events and giveback activations on the same day. The initiative is a yearlong platform built around three campaign moments, aimed at food security, food waste reduction and simple ways for students to get involved.
Survey data shows 56% of students struggle to access food
Chartwells cites the 2026 Campus Dining Index, which found that 56% of students experience challenges accessing food. CEO Eva Wojtalewski said the program makes it easy for students, dining teams and campus partners to act together.