By Wafeequah Abioye
On December 19, the Grateful Heart Foundation visited the University of Lagos to distribute free meals to students as part of a Christmas feeding initiative.
The outreach, tagged Jollof Fest, provided 3,000 packs of food to students, easing food insecurity on campus while promoting community support during the festive season. From early-morning cooking to food preparation and distribution, the event brought together volunteers and partners to serve meals to students across the campus.
A branded banner at the Jollof Fest, a Christmas feeding initiative organised by the Grateful Heart Foundation at the University of Lagos on December 19, 2025. The event aimed to provide free meals to 3,000 students.
Volunteers prepare large pots of jollof rice during the Grateful Heart Foundation’s Christmas feeding programme at the University of Lagos on December 19, 2025.
Packaged meals are arranged for distribution to students during the Jollof Fest feeding outreach at the University of Lagos.
Students queue to receive free meals at the Grateful Heart Foundation’s feeding outreach held on the UNILAG campus.
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