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WFM launches nutritious meal program at Middlesex Community College
The launch event brought together college administrators, donors, students, and community volunteers for the cause of youth food and nutrition security.
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Staff Reporter - Sat, 16, May 2026
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WFM leaders serving food to Middlesex Community College students / WFM
The World Food Movement formally launched its food distribution program in Middlesex Community College, Massachusetts, serving freshly cooked, nutritious meals every week at the College.
The recent launch event was attended by President Phil Sisson of Middlesex Community College; Chanchalapathi Dasa, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of WFM; Naveena Neerada Dasa, Executive Director of WFM; Sadananda Dasa, President of WFM Massachusetts; along with donors and other dignitaries.
First started in February this year as a pilot program, the initiative was recently cemented into a long-term student nutrition initiative.
The program currently serves approximately 100 hot meals per day and 1,500 meals per month at Middlesex Community College, with a roadmap for expansion across other colleges and communities throughout the state.
The launch event brought together college administrators, donors, students, and community volunteers for the cause of youth food and nutrition security.
Speaking on the occasion, Chanchalapathi Dasa said, “We are happy to have formally launched our feeding program here in Massachusetts for the benefit of students and food-insecure individuals."
He continued, "This is an example of how our collective compassion and commitment can empower communities and create lasting impact for generations to come."
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In a statement, WFM noted that nearly one in three community college students in Massachusetts reports experiencing food insecurity, which makes it difficult for them to focus on academics and even stay enrolled.
It believes that WFM offers a strategic solution through its feeding services, with efficient operational costs and an impressive 99% delivery reliability rate.
“At Middlesex Community College, we are profoundly grateful for our partnership with the World Food Movement, which enables us to provide our students with hot, healthy, vegetarian meals four days a week,” said Phil Sisson, President of Middlesex Community College.
He continued, “For many of our students, this is the only substantial nourishment they receive in a day. By addressing this fundamental need, we are nourishing both their bodies and their souls, allowing them to focus fully on their academic endeavors. This partnership has made a transformative difference for our students and their families, and we thank WFM for their unwavering commitment to our community.”
World Food Movement (WFM) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Madhu Pandit Dasa and Chanchalapathi Dasa, the founders of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, to combat food insecurity among students and communities across America.
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