Everything you need for life outside the classroom
As a busy college student, you want to eat well. With nutritious on-campus meals, cooking workshops and more, we’re here to help you feel your best.
Are you making every bite count? Learn how to eat healthy with MyPlate.gov.
UB’s Mall Market shuttle offers weekly trips to local food stores. To save money, plan ahead. Make a shopping list, check for sales, choose seasonal food, and eat before you go!
If you need food support, visit the Food Support page for more information on Blue Table, our on-campus food pantry. Students may also be eligible for SNAP food benefits.
Too busy to go grocery shopping for healthy food? Do you find fresh produce to be too expensive? UB is bringing healthy, affordable options right onto campus.
UB students, staff, and faculty can buy shares from the Becker Farms Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and receive boxes of locally-sourced produce delivered directly to campus. It’s an easy, convenient way to access fresh fruits and vegetables without driving to the store. Share contents vary throughout the season. Examples are greens, berries, corn, potatoes, squash, garlic, onions, tomatoes, apples, peaches and more; amount of produce increases from mid-June through fall.
| Share Size | Cost per week* | Number of people fed |
| Mini | $20 | 1-2 |
| Small | $31 | 2-3 |
| Large | $53 | 4-5 |
*Flexibility to skip weeks. Slight discount if you prepay.
South Campus Pickup
6/26-11/6 (Wednesdays)
3 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Harriman Hall
North Campus Pickup
6/27-11/7 (Thursdays)
2 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Near Clemens on Mary Talbert Way
UB's Veggie Van is another campus destination for fresh, locally grown produce! A School of Public Health and Health Professions project, the Veggie Van is a hub of nutrition security innovation on a mission to transform the way our campus community thinks about food, making nutritious options accessible to all.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that can help buy food at authorized retail food stores when money is tight. SNAP benefits are meant to supplement other sources of household income that can be used to purchase food, not to cover the full monthly cost of food for most households.
To be eligible to apply, college students must meet all of the following criteria:
Additionally, college students must meet ONE of the following criteria:
Ready to apply?
Do you want to meet with a SNAP representative to walk you through the process?
UBITName and password required
Convenient access to fresh fruit. Grab a snack. Elevate your mood. Feed your body.
Different fruits available every Tuesday on North Campus and Wednesdays on South Campus.
North Campus (Tuesdays)
South Campus (Wednesdays)
Meet with UB’s registered dietitian to assess your current lifestyle and get individual nutrition counseling. We offer guidance on nutrition-related medical concerns, as well as provide support regarding eating on campus, body image, saving money on food and more. We promote a non-diet approach to eating that encourages self-compassion, diverse foods and body acceptance. We seek to encourage eating well and enjoying an active lifestyle.
Call Health Promotion, (716) 645-2837 ext. 0, to schedule a nutrition appointment. Please email Health Promotion for the quickest response.
Before your appointment, in your patient portal, click on Appointments. Then click on “Complete Questionnaire”. Complete the form as you feel comfortable. Form completed or not, please keep your scheduled appointment—we want to see you!
If you or someone you know has an eating disorder — including anorexia or bulimia — we have an Eating Disorders Team that can offer the counseling, medical care and nutritional support you need.
Student Life
University at Buffalo
114 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2837; Fax: (716) 645-6234