Food and Dining Resources
Food and Dining Resources
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Family Conversation Starters
- Planning a visit with your student? Use this guide for places to stay and places to dine in the local area
- Encourage your student to discuss nutritional concerns or allergies with Health Services
- Consider adding Marauder Gold to your student's ID card for cash-free shopping on and off campus
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Student Strategies for Success
- Familiarize yourself with the Upper Deck dining hall and other retail dining options
- Meet with Health Services to discuss about specific nutritional concerns or food allergies
- Do you need additional food resources? Visit the HUB on campus for free hot meals and Campus Cupboard pantry
- Looking to add Flex Dollars to your account? Click here for directions on how to use the GET APP (PDF)
- Consider adding Marauder Gold to your ID card for cash-free shopping on and off campus
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On-Campus Dining Options
At Millersville University Dining and Catering Services, our goal is to be a premier self-operating dining program offering superior food and service to our customers by a team who are inspired to be the best they can be.
Learn about meal plans, dining halls, retail dining options, catering services, and more.
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Allergies / Dietary Needs
MU Dining has a registered dietitian available for free consultations. Our dietitian specializes in education on diets including: diabetic, gluten-free, low salt, and weight loss. Contact MU Health Services to schedule a dietary consultation.
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Employment Opportunities
Dining Services is seeking student workers in various locations. Training is available.
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SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a resource that helps low-income Pennsylvanian households, including college students, buy food using an Electronic Benefits Transfer ACCESS Card.
Students are eligible for SNAP if they:
- Meet all SNAP eligibility requirements (ie. income limits)
- Do not have a meal plan or have a meal plan that provides 10 or fewer meals per week over the course of the semester
- Qualify for a student exemption
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The HUB
The HUB is a space for Millersville University students to gather and find community. They offer free lunches on Tuesday and Thursday, French Toast Friday at night, along with a grab-and-go breakfast every weekday. The HUB also has the Campus Cupboard which is open Monday-Friday for students in need of free groceries and hygeine products.
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Lancaster Community Meal Program
The Lancaster Community Meal Program is a network of organizations and churches throughout Lancaster city that provide three free meals a day to anyone who shows up, no registration or requirements required.
Meals are either take-home or sit-down.
Students can travel to Lancaster city for free with their RRTA Access Card.
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Central PA Food Bank Search
Central PA Food Bank has a searchable bank of soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters and social programs within the 27 counties it serves in Central PA.
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Local Restaurant Guides
Check out these resources for local dining in the surrounding area: