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More than 23,000 free breakfasts served throughout 2025-2026

BreakfastClub

Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) reached a milestone this year, handing out more than 23,000 free breakfasts to students in a bid to tackle food poverty. 

23,912 students across its three city campuses were served up a free breakfast during the last academic year, thanks to continued support from GCC’s partners, GAP Plant Hire, George Leslie Ltd and Sunbelt Rentals. The college is currently in the second year of a three year commitment of support made by the partners to help fund the programme. 

GCC’s Breakfast Club was introduced in 2022 in response to the rising cost of living. A 2026 survey* found that 71% of those under 21 are skipping breakfast at least once a week, highlighting how important the breakfast club still is today.

Students can enjoy cereal, a slice of toast with a hot drink between 8.15am and 9.15am, free of charge. To date the scheme has provided over 60,000 breakfasts since 2022. 

Student feedback on the club has been exceptional, with regulars describing the programme as a “lifeline”.

Jon Vincent, Principal and Chief Executive at Glasgow Clyde College, said: “The Breakfast Club gives students a welcoming start to the day, and the feedback we receive shows how incredibly important it is to them. Too many of our students face a dilemma between paying for food or other costs associated with life and study. Providing our students with free breakfast guarantees that everyone starts the day with a nutritious breakfast, and this also gives them the best foundation to focus in the classroom.

“We’re living in really difficult times, and we want to support our students in every way we can. We’re grateful to our partners for their ongoing support and helping provide this practical support for our students”

Mark Anderson, Managing Director at GAP Group, said: “We are pleased to continue to support the students of Glasgow Clyde College. The Breakfast Club offers practical help at the start of the day, and we hope our support helps to keep it available to students across the city.”

Tony Fry, Director at George Leslie Ltd, said: “We are proud to be a cornerstone of the Breakfast Club. Education helps people and this is a practical way for us to support students and the college community.”

Alistair Carson, National Business Development Director at Sunbelt Rentals, said: “We are delighted to be part of this partnership. A free breakfast can take one small worry out of a student’s morning, and we hope the Club continues to be a welcoming place for students across the campuses.”

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Foreground L-R

Cullan Buchan (Student President)
Natalie Dott (Active Campus Co-ordinator)

Background L-R

Mark Anderson (Managing Director at GAP Group)
Tony Fry (Director at George Leslie Ltd)
Jon Vincent (Principal and Chief Executive at Glasgow Clyde College)
Elaine Donnelly (Commercial Sales and Contracts Manager at Glasgow Clyde College)
Alistair Carson (National Business Development Director at Sunbelt Rentals)

* Survey: https://www.askattest.com/blog/research/uk-breakfast-trends

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