2022-2023

AASTMT is committed to fostering a sustainable and inclusive campus environment by ensuring the availability of sustainable food choices for all students and staff across selected food outlets. This commitment reflects AASTMT's dedication to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and the promotion of health and well-being within its community.

Provision of Sustainable Food Choices

1. Vegetarian and Vegan Options: AASTMT offers dedicated vegetarian and vegan menus at selected campus dining outlets to accommodate diverse dietary preferences and promote plant-based eating for its environmental and health benefits.
2. Local and Seasonal Produce: The university prioritizes sourcing fresh, locally-grown produce to support local farmers and reduce the carbon footprint associated with food transportation.
3. Efforts to Reduce Food Waste: AASTMT employs measures such as portion control, composting, and food donation programs to minimize food waste and promote sustainability.

Healthy and Affordable Options:

1. Balanced Meal Offerings: AASTMT provides nutritionally balanced meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, at affordable prices to meet the dietary needs of its community.
2. Subsidized Meals: To ensure accessibility, AASTMT offers subsidized meal plans for students, particularly those facing financial challenges.

Education and Awareness:

1. Nutrition Education: The university conducts programs through its Nutrition Affairs Department to raise awareness about healthy eating and food safety.
2. Promoting Sustainable Practices: Efforts are made to educate students and staff about sustainable eating habits, emphasizing the importance of reducing the environmental impact of food consumption.

Through these initiatives, AASTMT provides a diverse range of sustainable, healthy, and affordable food options, catering to the dietary preferences and financial needs of its campus community. This effort contributes significantly to reducing the university's environmental impact while supporting social equity.

2021-2022

AASTMT is committed to providing sustainable and inclusive food choices for all individuals on campus, ensuring that dietary preferences and restrictions are accommodated. Recognizing the importance of sustainable practices and the growing demand for vegetarian and vegan options, AASTMT has taken proactive steps to offer a diverse range of plant-based meals. The campus dining facilities feature dedicated vegetarian and vegan food stations or menus that cater to the needs of those who follow these dietary preferences. By doing so, AASTMT promotes a healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle, encouraging individuals to make sustainable food choices that align with their values. Whether one is a vegetarian, vegan, or simply interested in exploring plant-based options, AASTMT's commitment to providing sustainable food choices ensures that all individuals on campus can enjoy nutritious, diverse, and environmentally-friendly meals

Healthy Menu

Provision of Healthy and Affordable Food Choices for All on Campus

AASTMT provides a variety of healthy and affordable food choices throughout the year for all studentsand employees on campus. AASTMT restaurant and cafeterias starts serving different meals and snacks from 7 am to 11 pm every day. 3 meals are offered (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to an average of 900 student/employee per day. Each meal contains a balanced amount of nutritive value between carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. The meals are all made of high quality, fresh ingredients containing a big variety of proteins (e.g. beef, poultry, fish, plant-based protein), carbohydrates (e.g. rice, pasta, pastries) and the seasonal vegetables and fruits to complement the mineral and vitamins portion.The AASTMT Nutrition Affairs Department offers subsidized prices for all meals where a full board day costs 250 EGP which is a very affordable price compared to the market. Hot drinks, fresh juices and snacks (burger, grilled and breaded chicken, shawarma, hot dogs, pizza, savory crepes) are also available for purchasing with reasonable prices. AASTMT pays a great attention to food quality where most of the Nutrition Affairs Department employees are hi ghly educated and regularly subjected to regular training sessions and workshops to ensure food safety and occupational health and safety.