Zero Hunger

KFUPM believes that hunger is one of the greatest risks facing humanity. A large portion of the planet comprises impoverished countries. Our measures against hunger can be summarized in the following paragraphs.

Affordable Meals for Students & Staff

All affiliates under KFUPM, have access to affordable and healthy food. The food services department ensures that the food produced within the university is of the highest quality and at reasonable prices. Prices are lowered for students to ensure that all students can have access to affordably and healthy meals. In addition, KFUPM dining halls offer a variety of choices for people following different diets (vegetarian, vegan etc.).

Addressing National Hunger

Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to measure and track hunger in different countries, at regional and global levels. GHI is calculated from data measuring undernourishment levels, child stunting, and child mortality data collected from each country. GHI values below 9.9 are low and desirable, while values above 50 are extremely alarming. With a GHI score of 5.9 in 2025, Saudi Arabia ranked number 30 out of 123 countries. Despite this remarkable GHI score, KFUPM continues to stay committed to reducing the hunger index to zero in Saudi Arabia.

At the local level, the university participated in establishing the Volunteer Feeding Unit from Saudi Food Bank (ITAAM), which promotes social sustainability by creating an environment that motivates all members of the society to volunteer with the association, in all available programs and projects in the field of food, and to provide safe food to the beneficiaries. In partnership with Alber charity, KFUPM volunteers helped to distribute food for families in need. In addition, KFUPM organized its 16th Volunteer Day Festival, the largest annual volunteer event in Saudi Arabia, uniting over 1,000 students from various majors under the theme “Together Towards One Million Volunteers.” The event featured 50 diverse programs in community, environmental, and professional fields, including tree planting, patient visits, and beach rehabilitation. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the festival promoted a culture of giving and collaboration, resulting in over 112,000 volunteer hours, 14,000 volunteers, and 110,000 beneficiaries, reinforcing KFUPM’s commitment to social development and sustainable impact.