Specsavers donation provides free meals to º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ students

Specsavers Optical Group have recently donated £2,000 to the student kitchen at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ House providing vital food supplies to University of Highlands and Islands (º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½) students.

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Left to right: Optometry students Leo Huisman, Crista Arthur and Suad Badshah holding breakfast supplies in the student kitchen at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ House

The donation supports the student kitchen initiative which provides free food items during the cost-of-living crisis. Alison MacPherson, Head of Optometry, who worked with Specsavers to set up the initiative, said:

“We are incredibly grateful to Specsavers for supporting this initiative, which has been very welcomed by our optometry students.”

“The cupboards are readily stocked for students to help themselves 7 days a week whenever needed and ensures they are able to access free breakfast and lunches with no stigma.”

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ also have a range of funding and financial support for students available on their website: