The AICUF SJEC Unit under CCG, in association with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), organised NOURISH DRIVE 2026 on 17th September 2026 at St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor. The initiative was conducted with the message “Share Food. Spread Hope.” and aimed to encourage the values of sharing, generosity, compassion and social responsibility by collecting essential food items for people in need.
The drive was coordinated by the Faculty Coordinators, Mr. Joysun Dsouza and Ms. Vinitha Pasanha, with the support of the Student Coordinators, Mr. Ajay Preenal Dsouza and Ms. Senona Jenisha Pereira. Dr. Dayakshini, HOD – Department of ECE, also extended her support towards the initiative.
Food Collection Drive
The collection drive was conducted at Fr. Fred Hall, Academic Block 1 (Ground Floor) from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Staff members and 28 students actively participated by contributing essential food items according to their capacity.
The following items were collected and donated:
- Rice and other cereals/grains
- Lentils and pulses
- Wheat flour / Atta / Maida
- Rava
- Cooking oil
- Sugar and salt
- Spices and masalas
- Tea / Coffee powder
- Millets
- Other non-perishable food items
The drive provided students and staff with an opportunity to contribute towards a meaningful social cause and support people who are in need of essential food supplies.
Coordination and Arrangement
The Community Providers and AICUF Core Committee members were present throughout the collection drive. They actively assisted in receiving the donations, arranging the items systematically and managing the collection process. Their involvement, along with the support of the faculty coordinators, student coordinators, staff and students, helped ensure that the programme was conducted smoothly and efficiently.
Participation
A total of 26 students, along with staff members, contributed to the Nourish Drive. The active participation of the SJEC community reflected the willingness of students and staff to come together and support a common social cause. The initiative also helped strengthen important values such as sharing, compassion, community participation and social responsibility, which form an important part of the spirit of AICUF.
Submission of Collected Items
After the completion of the collection drive, the collected food items were taken and submitted to the AICUF Office of St. Aloysius Deemed to be University. The collected items were handed over for further distribution and support to those in need. This final step ensured that the contributions made by the SJEC community reached the intended social initiative and served a meaningful purpose.
Conclusion
NOURISH DRIVE 2026 was a meaningful initiative organised by the AICUF SJEC Unit under CCG, in association with the Department of ECE. The participation of staff members and 26 students, along with the support of the Community Providers and AICUF Core Committee members, contributed to the successful completion of the drive.
The initiative reminded everyone that even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference when people come together for a common cause. Through the collection and sharing of essential food items, the programme successfully carried forward its message:
“Share Food. Spread Hope.”
The drive concluded with a strong sense of community participation and a commitment to continuing initiatives that promote compassion, sharing and positive contribution to society.
