UBC Sprouts

UBC Sprouts is a student-run volunteer organization at the University of British Columbia focused on food sustainability and education. It operates as a non-profit café and community space that promotes sustainable food systems, environmental awareness, and social justice.Their initiatives include running a community kitchen, hosting weekly community lunches with vegetarian/vegan meals by donation, organizing workshops on sustainable cooking and urban gardening, and so much more. Sprouts emphasizes accessibility through their pay-what-you-can model and creates an inclusive community space where students can connect over healthy, sustainable food, and volunteer at their convenience. The organization is committed to environmental sustainability through waste reduction practices and local food sourcing, while also addressing food insecurity on campus through affordable options.