Combating Food Insecurity
Seminole Dining is passionate about serving our community and combatting food insecurity. We have several programs and initiatives in place that help us do just that. We partner with the Food Recovery Network to redistribute surplus food from Seminole Dining locations to campus and community organizations. Donations include various items like canned and dried goods, retail items, and individually packaged ready-to-heat meals from our dining halls. This partnership enables us to repurpose surplus food, reduce waste, and contribute to addressing food insecurity in our community. In 2023, we donated over 2,000 pounds of food to the community
Fuel Your Fellow Nole
Through our Fuel Your Fellow Nole program, students can donate one or all of their guest meal swipes each semester to help food insecure students on campus. These donated swipes go to the Food for Thought Pantry who has identified students in need to give swipes to. If you would like to donate, complete the survey here and tell us you want to donate the guest swipe(s). We will need your name and EMPLID, so please include that information in your email.
Each semester we run a month-long Fuel Your Fellow Nole promotional campaign. Seminole Dining matches all donations received during the months of the promo, doubling impact in the fight against food insecurity on campus.
Round Up for FSU
Round Up for FSU is an initiative launched by Florida State University’s Office of Business Services in partnership with the Student Government Association, dedicated to fostering a culture of philanthropy and community engagement. Through Round Up for FSU, students can "round up" their purchases to the nearest quarter (25¢) at participating campus locations, with the change going to support the Food for Thought Pantry. This innovative program empowers students to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others in their community.
SNAP/EBT
In an on-going effort to reduce food insecurity on campus, Seminole Dining accepts SNAP/EBT funds at the Provisions on Demand C-Store in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows building and at the Trading Post C-Store in the FSU Student Union. Accepting SNAP on campus is part of our Be Well. Do Well. platform which encourages the prosperity of both people and planet.
Students can use SNAP/EBT funds on any eligible food item that is not sold hot. This includes cereal, bottled water/juice, fruit, grab-and-go, iced coffee, milk, chips, and frozen meals. Eligible items will have a nutrition label, not a supplemental label. Hygiene and household items are not eligible for SNAP purchases.
To learn more about SNAP benefits and how to apply, please click here.
A non-exhaustive list of example eligible items can be found here.
