Each of the 15,700 students will be entitled to toast or cereal as well as a hot drink between 8.15am-9.15am. The initiative, in partnership with Peak Scientific, was introduced because of the recent increase in the cost of living.
According to research, one in seven young people go without breakfast and 20% of working age people in Scotland are in food poverty. A study by NUS Scotland stated that 33% of students have considered dropping out of further education due to financial difficulties.
Jon Vincent, principal and chief executive of Glasgow Clyde College, said: “As the cost of living in the UK continues to rise, the data is showing us that this mounting financial pressure is landing on student shoulders.
“To alleviate this pressure, the Glasgow Clyde College Breakfast Club initiative aims to have a positive impact on our students’ mental health, physical wellbeing, and academic pursuits. We’re delighted to be able to offer this helping hand to our students and would like to extend our gratitude to Peak Scientific, our principal sponsor, who have helped make this ambition a reality.”