Chartwells Higher Education launched a nationwide initiative called “United Through Food” designed to reduce food waste in college dining halls while simultaneously supporting students facing food insecurity, with campuses hosting campaigns like “Weigh the Waste” to raise awareness and incorporate sustainability into daily dining operations. This program aims to make dining locations hubs of community responsibility by connecting waste reduction with efforts to improve food access, which reflects how tackling food waste can intersect with broader social issues such as hunger among students. The initiative’s focus on ongoing engagement throughout the academic year highlights a longer-term commitment rather than one-off events and shows how institutional dining services can lead by example in both sustainability and social support.