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Food 4 Hawks
As a student, your focus is on your academic studies while still having the best student experience, with food insecurity being the least of your worries. Laurier has the resources to help you thrive.
Our Food 4 Hawks network is a support group that delivers food support services to Laurier students.
Check out our list of food support services, and the programs and services they offer.
Household Items
The Mini Market is a pay-what-you-can grocery store that stocks perishable and non-perishable food, heat and eat prepared meals, as well as other essentials like hygiene products.
How it Works
Students pay what they can afford based on their budget, ranging from full price to as low as $1 for a basket of groceries. Staff and faculty pay full price for their items.
Where to Find Us
Find us inside Veritas Café on the Waterloo campus. The Mini Market is open during Veritas Café operating hours. Contact us at generalinfo@wlugsa.ca.
Food Programs
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 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 or connect with Andrea Dalimonte, student care coordinator at adalimonte@wlu.ca.
Drop in and pick up a free piece of fresh fruit to fuel your mind and body! This program is run by the Student Wellness Centre in partnership with Food Services.
Fridays, January 13 - March 31, 10 to noon
Waterloo: Wellness Education Centre, P111
Brantford: Student Wellness Centre, 103 Darling Street, second floor
For questions about Fresh Fruit Fridays: wellnessed@wlu.ca
The Food Pantry at the Brantford Student Wellness Centre offers non-perishable food items if you're in need of emergency food support.
How it Works
If you attend the Student Wellness Centre and food insecurity is an issue for you, let the staff know. Gift cards may also be available from time to time.
Where to Find Us
You can find us at the Brantford Student Wellness Centre in the Students' Union Building, or connect with Claire Howarth at chowarth@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 Wellness Education Hub 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 lspirg.org/distro.
The Food4Kids Brant-Haldimand service are for students who are parents to school-aged children.
Every weekend, hundreds of children in Brant-Haldimand region endure weekends without food. Be a part of preventing child hunger in our community!
How it Works
Food4Kids Brant-Haldimand prepares and delivers packages of nutritious food to children ages 4 to 14 who are experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers package and deliver food parcels to schools on Friday afternoons, placing them in the child's school bag to enable access to food without contributing to harmful stigma.
How to Find Us
Connect via social media, or email food4kidsbh@gmail.com.
The Breakfast Bar program will run every Tuesday and Wednesday of Winter term, from January 25 to April 5, from 9:00-11:00 am, or while supplies last.
How it Works
Grab some breakfast on your way to class, connect with your peers, or find out more about university services. There will be vegan and gluten-free options available. This program is generously funded by the Student Life Levy and offered in partnership with the Student Wellness Centre and the Dean of Students Office.
How to Find Us
Brantford Wellness Hub (OM 206-30).
For questions, please connect with Claire Howarth chowarth@wlu.ca.
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
“Busy and not sure what to prepare for your meals? Our Wellness Committee has compiled some healthy and easy recipes for you!”
Download the Grad Student Cookbook.
For more information, contact generalinfo@wlugsa.ca.
Looking to learn new skills in the kitchen, broaden your palate with new cuisine, or practice cooking on a budget? Join one of our online cooking classes at Veritas Cafe!
Connect with generalinfo@wlugsa.ca for more information.
Make delicious and nutricious meals by following the recipes in the Eating Well: The Wellness Education Cookbook.