Campus Food Hub

Your Campus Food Hub at the University of Calgary is a collaborative effort between Student Experience and Support, Ancillary Services, the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students Association. The Campus Food Hub strives to be an inclusive and student-centred space for individuals seeking out food and education to nourish their bodies and minds.

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About

Food insecurity is a critical concern on campus. A recent survey by Meal Exchange (2021) indicated that 47.4% of UCalgary student respondents experienced some level of food insecurity in the 2020–2021 school year. Our partners have a common interest in increasing access to healthy, fresh and culturally appropriate food on campus by establishing the Campus Food Hub.

This space is designed for students to seek out food and education to nourish their bodies and minds and provide relief from the challenges of food insecurity. 

Goals

Increase food access

Increase availability of affordable, nutritious foods on campus. Through meal programs, food rescue efforts and a subsidized marketplace, students can access affordable groceries, prepared foods and on-campus meals.

Improve food literacy

Provide opportunities for education in food. Support participants in building a positive relationship with their food, and empower them to make healthy, sustainable choices. 

Collaborate across campus

Create synergy among food security initiatives across campus. Collaborate with departments, student groups and community partners to enhance offerings and amplify our collective efforts. 

Find the Campus Food Hub at Crowsnest Hall

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Volunteers

The Campus Food Hub relies on student volunteers to maintain open hours, cook meals, and run programs. We have a variety of roles you can become involved with depending on your interest. All volunteers must:

Attend our mandatory in-person Volunteer Orientation at the Campus Food Hub- occurs monthly on the first Monday of the month from 2-4pm. Please sign-up on Better Impact or email foodhub@ucalgary.ca if you cannot make this day/time but would still like to volunteer.

View volunteer opportunities

Requests and collaborations

Interested in working with the food hub? Have a food-related event you want to host here? Looking to discuss new ideas and initiatives in food security on campus? 

Fill out the Collaboration Request Form to share your vision and ideas and how you would like to work with the Campus Food Hub. 

Fill out the form
Student volunteers in a kitchen

Current programs/events

Access programs weekly at the Campus Food Hub.

Wednesdays, Noon – 2 p.m.

Get a bowl of hearty soup and a bun for only $2.

The soup menu changes weekly and we try to meet dietary restrictions when possible. Credit and debit cards are accepted. No cash, please.

Campus Food Hub Affordable Food Market

Shop an assortment of groceries offered at affordable prices. Products are subsidized by the SU Quality Money program to support accessibility to good food for students.

Opening hours:

  • Tuesdays 1 – 6 p.m. 
  • Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
  • Thursdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Credit and debit cards are accepted. No cash, please. Bring your own bag, please.

  1. Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m.

    An easy and affordable way for students to fuel up for the day. Offerings include:

    • $3 Smoothies | flavour changes weekly
    • $2 Grab and Go bag | mix and match three items like fruit, toast, egg bits and overnight oats. Includes coffee or tea

    Credit and debit cards are accepted. No cash, please.

UCalgary a member of Good Food Organizations

The University of Calgary is a member of the Good Food Organizations (GFO), part of Community Food Centres Canada. This network consists of 400 organizations across Canada. By being part of GFO UCalgary aims to work towards building health, belonging and social justice through the power of food. 

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