With the school year coming to a close, many of the first year students are wondering the same thing: “What should I do with the rest of my meal swipes?” As we all know now, the first year meal plan consists of more swipes than most students know what to do with. Very few students are able to use up all of their swipes on their own, and unless they’re Pierce Dining Hall’s #1 fan (you know who you are), a large fraction of these swipes will be wasted. If you’re struggling to use up your entire plan, do not fear! There’s a few options to spend those final swipes:
- Feed the Flock!
Feed the Flock is a new initiative that allows students to donate up to 10% of their unused meal swipes to combat food insecurity on campus. Any student in need of a meal swipe can request a swipe from the community bank to be added to their account.
- Bulk Ordering
At the end of every semester, Dining Services will open “Bulk Order” forms for students to order items such as cases of water, ramen, poptarts, or whole pizzas for a few meal swipes! This is a great way to carry your meal plan over through the summer – or to stock up on little treats during finals season.
- Feed Me.
The BEST way (in my completely unbiased opinion) to make a new bestie and use up those final swipes is to “buy” an upperclassmen a meal! I promise you, they are just as hungry as the freshman but do not have the meal plans to justify going to Pierce outside of Sushi Friday. Do yourself (and us) a favor and offer to grab a Yella’s shake for the junior or senior in your life who is too tired to grocery shop.
For more information about Feed the Flock or Bulk Ordering, visit the Stevens Dining Website! For more information about feeding upperclassmen, you can find me on the 2nd floor of the UCC.
