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Food Services are available for the 2023/24 academic year.
We are committed to the safety of students, staff and faculty. Food service operations will be aligned with guidelines set by Public Health Officials to ensure your safety and comfort while dining with us.
Masks and social distancing are not required within dining spaces at this time. Please email us at laurierfoodservices@wlu.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
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Any student at Laurier can purchase a meal plan, however all students living in a residence (dormitory and apartment style) are required to participate in a mandatory meal plan.
Dormitory-style residence students can choose from a 5 or 7 day All Access Meal Plan. These plans provide unlimited access to the Fresh Food Company (FFCo.), OneCard flex dollars to enjoy other on campus locations as well as guest passes for visitors.
Apartment-style residence students are assigned a flex dollar declining balance meal plan. OneCard flex dollars can be used to dine on campus at any food service location on campus.
The following fees are for the 2023/24 academic year.
Any student assigned to an apartment-style residence can upgrade their meal plan to an All Access Dormitory-Style Meal Plan by emailing the OneCard office at mealplanrequest@wlu.ca after their residence room assignment has been confirmed.
Residence meal plans are subject to HST exemptions as set out by Revenue Canada guidelines. Residence students on mandatory meal plans will not incur tax for on-campus food purchases.
By agreement between Wilfrid Laurier University and the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union, all residence students will pay a levy on their meal plan. These funds will be used to assist with capital upgrades to the food services operations.
You can request to change your plan up until Sept. 30, by emailing mealplanrequest@wlu.ca. After Sept. 30, the plans are locked in for the academic year. Dormitory and apartment meal plans are non-refundable and non-transferrable. If you have a remaining balance on your OneCard Flex dollar account (April 30) these funds will rollover to the next academic year.
If you have any questions in regards to the residence meal plans, contact laurierfoodservices@wlu.ca.
*Prices include a $50 levy for All Access Plans and a $20 levy for the Apartment Meal Plan. Levy fees support any project intended to enhance the student dining experience.
The Fresh Food Company provides flexibility to have a quick snack or a full meal to suit any schedule. It is led by a team of chefs and features an all-you-care-to-enjoy rotating menu with a focus on quality, convenience and ultimate flexibility. The Fresh Food Company provides a variety of options such as stone-fired pizza, stirfry, salad bar, deli, grill, sushi and more. The Fresh Food Company is the ideal location on campus to accommodate special dietary needs such as allergies or food intolerances as a variety of alternative options are available.
OneCard flex dollars may not be used for any non-food purchases and are accepted at the following on-campus locations:
Dining Club Members have real value, convenience and flexibility while dining on campus and are available for purchase by students, staff and faculty. Order your membership online, your membership will automatically be applied to your OneCard Convenience account.
$1,200 Convenience Dollars
For students, staff & faculty that spend $40 per week on campus food.
$800 Convenience Dollars
For students, staff and faculty that spend $25 per week on campus food.
$300 Convenience Dollars
For students, staff and faculty that spend $10 per week on campus food.
The Dining Club Membership is a separate account from a meal plan account. Convenience dollars are accepted everywhere the OneCard is accepted. Students, staff and faculty are able to add money to their convenience account (there are no tax savings in this account). This account can be used at any of the designated food locations mentioned above in addition to International News, The Hub Printing Services and Laurier's Bookstore. You can use your convenience dollars anywhere OneCard is accepted and they never expire. To request a refund, please contact the OneCard office at onecard@wlu.ca.
*All members will receive 50% off standard tea and coffee at participating on campus locations. Present your OneCard as a form of payment and show your valid Dining Club Member sticker.
For additional information and terms and conditions of the Dining Club Membership, please contact laurierfoodservices@wlu.ca.
Additional questions about residence dining? Contact us at laurierfoodservices@wlu.ca.
Yes! The Fresh Food Company is led by a team of chefs and features an all-you-care-to-enjoy rotating menu. The Fresh Food Company provides a variety of options from soups and salads to entrées and desserts.
Yes, our Fresh Food Company is the ideal location on campus to accommodate dietary needs such as: allergies or food intolerances (soy, eggs, nuts, dairy, seafood and wheat), vegetarian, vegan, no gluten, halal and prescribed diets.
While dining in the Fresh Food Company look for the icons below. These identifiers will show you which stations have alternative options to help make your meal choice. We offer menu items that meet most needs, however, if you require a specific specialty diet we can work together to create a menu to meet your needs.
If you would like more information on how we can accommodate your dietary needs on campus, contact us at laurierfoodservices@wlu.ca.
Yes, all meal plan holders may purchase additional OneCard flex dollars by emailing the OneCard office at mealplanrequest@wlu.ca. OneCard flex dollars can only be used at on-campus food service locations for food and beverage purchases.
Your friends and family are welcome at the Fresh Food Company! You have two payment options:
2023/24 Door Rates*
*Door rates are subject to change.
Yes, you may take out one of the following snacks from the Fresh Food Company:
We ask that large bags such as back packs and gym bags be placed in a locker at the entrance of the Fresh Food Company. You may use a personal lock to secure your locker.
We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. All personal property found at the end of each day within the dining hall will be handed over to the Special Constables office.
You can request to change your plan up until September 30, by emailing mealplanrequest@wlu.ca. After September 30, your plan is locked in for the year.
The following hours of operation are for the 2023/24 academic year and are subject to change.*
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Dormitory meal plans provide unlimited access to the Fresh Food Company.
Reach out to us at laurierfoodservices@wlu.ca for more information.
First-year students that live in residence must purchase a convenience plan. You can keep adding money to your convenience account, and the balance carries over from year to year.
You can use your convenience plan dollars at the following locations: