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Food Security
As a student, you have a lot of priorities, and food insecurity should be the least of your worries. Laurier has the resources to help you thrive. Read this page to find resources offered at Laurier to support food security.
Household Goods
Our Freestores provide a sustainable solution for students seeking household goods – completely free of charge. This initiative not only help students access essential items like small appliances, kitchenware, and office supplies but also promote environmental responsibility by diverting donated goods from landfills.
Learn more about the Freestore – how it works and where to find us in Brantford and Waterloo.
Food Programs at Laurier
Whether you need food, hygiene products, or nutritious snack to get you through the day, we're here for you.
The Students' Union Food Bank is a year-round service that aims to help undergraduate students dealing with food insecurity.
How it Works
You can request five parcels packed with non-perishable food items per academic term, accommodating all dietary restrictions. You can request hygienic and sexual health products as needed.
For Waterloo students, you can request emergency hot meals during the fall and winter terms (entry swipes to access the dining hall).
Request Services
Where to Find Us
In Waterloo, find us in the Fred Nichols Campus Centre or contact the vice president, student services Waterloo at suvpssw@wlu.ca.
In Brantford, contact vice president, programming and services Brantford at suvppsb@wlu.ca.
The Mini Market is open in its new location in King Street Residence. It is available for confirmed Laurier students only and accessed through OneCard tap entry. Students will again show their OneCard at check-out and identify their level of food insecurity to access a corresponding subsidy. Limits on items apply.
The Dean of Students Office offers emergency food support in the form of gift cards to students on an as-needed basis.
How it Works
Connect with the Dean of Students Office. There are limits to multiple funding amounts that can be given. Generally, $50 to $100 gift cards are given.
Where to Find Us
In Brantford, go to the Dean of Students Office in One Market (OM207-40) or email deanofstudentsbr@wlu.ca.
In an effort to combat food insecurity, LSPIRG and Martin Luther University College runs a free Weekly Distro program each Thursday, at Luther in Waterloo, and in the LSPIRG office in Brantford. The program provides fresh and non-perishable food items as well as other essentials to Laurier and Luther students who need them.
How it Works
Take what you need and give when you can. Please bring your own shopping bag. If you have barriers in accessing the program, please contact us as options are available. To learn more about accessing this service, how to volunteer or donate, and contact information for all other inquiries, please visit https://freeweeklydistro.org.
Climate Justice Laurier works with volunteers to grow fresh produce through the Food Justice Garden project.
How it Works
Our team grows and harvests fruit, veggies, and herbs. This food is donted to the Indigenous Student Centre and students experiencing food insecurity through the Free Weekly Distro program run by Martin Luther University College and LSPIRG.
Where to Find Us
Our garden is located at Martin Luther University College, facing Albert Street. Connect with climatejusticelaurier@gmail.com or @laurierstudentspirg on Instagram to get involved.
Cooking Resources
Find recipes to help you cook nutricious and delicious meals while keeping you on budget.
Make delicious and nutricious meals by following the recipes in the Eating Well: The Wellness Education Cookbook.