AUC students assemble 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need

Students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) organized one of the largest student-led community service efforts on campus this year, assembling 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need.

The initiative, coordinated by AUC’s Office of Student Life in collaboration with 42 student organizations, nearly doubled the number of food packages prepared during last year’s campaign.

Volunteers from across the university gathered to pack essential food supplies destined for underserved communities during the holy month of Ramadan. Students worked in assembly lines across campus to prepare the packages, with participants representing a wide range of academic disciplines, including several international students studying at AUC.

The event concluded with a community iftar held in the university’s amphitheater, attended by AUC President Ahmad Dallal and Dean of Students Yorgun Marcel. The student group Musicana performed Ramadan-themed songs during the gathering, marking the end of a day focused on volunteer work and community engagement.

Students described the initiative as an opportunity to connect with others while contributing to a broader social cause. Rawan Sherif, a junior studying electronics and communications engineering and vice president of the student organization Resala AUC, said she has participated in the Ramadan packing event for three consecutive years. In addition to helping prepare the packages, she has also taken part in distributing them to families.