Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) have unveiled an innovative offering to address the growing issue of food insecurity among college students.

Through Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and its OrderAhead program, FVTC students can now receive discreet, 24/7 access to nutritious meals through temperature-controlled lockers located conveniently on campus.

Available via an easy-to-use online platform, students can order select food items any time of day, ensuring that their needs are met without the stigma often associated with food insecurity.

Orders are placed via an online platform and delivered to the temperature-controlled lockers located on FVTC’s campus, away from high-traffic zones. This initiative not only prioritizes the health and well-being of FVTC students but also safeguards their dignity and privacy.

Key Features of the Lockers:

• Discreet and Private Access: The lockers are placed in a location that ensures student privacy and reduces stigma.
• 24/7 Availability: An online ordering platform called OrderAhead allows students to select and collect their food at their convenience.
• Nutritional Focus: Food items are curated to meet high nutritional standards, including refrigerated options.
• Innovative Technology: The program leverages modern technology to make food assistance efficient and accessible.

While the food lockers are currently serving an initial cohort of around 50 FVTC students, plans for expansion across Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s 35-county footprint are already underway. The technology’s versatility makes these lockers suitable for implementation beyond just college campuses, offering potential use in traditional food pantries, community centers, and food deserts across the state, to extend food assistance to even more individuals in need.

Learn more about this innovative way of providing healthy food to our community via the YouTube video below: