COLLEGE staff are helping with the emergency response for those struggling for food during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Teams from South Eastern Regional College's Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Catering and student company Golden Memories are working to help meet some needs in the community.
It has been funded to purchase ingredients to make nutritious meals for vulnerable people during the crisis which will be prepared in the college's training kitchens by catering lecturers and support staff.
"Our aim is to produce, cook and chill food that can be reheated at home," said Paul Mercer Deputy Head of School for Hospitality, Management, Tourism and Languages.
"Foodbanks are under pressure due to increased demands from many people experiencing a loss of income, so we hope to help local food banks with our food donations."
The food will be distributed by partners, Good Morning Down, North Down YMCA, Simon Community, North Down Community Network, Bangor Food Bank and Lisburn Food Bank, who will identify those who are in need.
This includes vulnerable people in the community who are self-isolating and who do not have a family member or neighbour who can deliver shopping to their doorstep and those who are financially struggling to afford basic necessities including food because of Covid-19.
