Satisfy your cravings with a Badger Meal Plan.
Experience the Fresh Food Company, located in the DeCew and Lowenberger dining halls. All-you-care-to-enjoy dining with a restaurant atmosphere, and food prepared by our culinary team of Red Seal Chefs featuring a wide assortment of meal offerings.
Four program options are available: 7-Day All-Access, 5-Day All-Access, Swipe200 and Swipe100 allowing customers to choose a plan that works for their cravings: Whether it’s a quick snack between classes or a meal with friends.
*Please note Badger Meal Plans are not applicable for students living in Residence with a mandatory meal plan. Find out more about Residence Meal Plans here.
Meal Plans (prices are for the 2026/2027 academic year)
The 7-Day All-Access Meal Plan ($6,590) provides All-You-Care-To-Enjoy dining at our Fresh Food Company locations, unlimited meals, snacks, and beverages 7 days a week. The 7-day plan includes 7 Guest Passes to enjoy meals with friends and family, $150 Meal Dollars and $50 Flex dollars to be used at retail dining locations across campus including Starbucks, The Market Eatery, Tim Hortons, and Hungry Badger (Pita Pit and Pizza Pizza).
The 5-Day All-Access Meal Plan ($6,205) provides All-You-Care-To-Enjoy dining at our Fresh Food Company locations, unlimited meals, snacks, and beverages from Monday to Friday. The 5-day plan includes 5 Guest Passes to enjoy meals with friends and family, $150 Meal Dollars and $50 Flex dollars to be used at retail dining locations across campus including Starbucks, The Market Eatery, Tim Hortons, and Hungry Badger (Pita Pit and Pizza Pizza).
* The All-Access portion (All-You-Care-To-Enjoy meals) of the meal plan is an annual plan rate for usage and is not a declining balance, is non-transferable, non-refundable and is valid from confirmation through to Move-out day in April. This portion of the meal plan does not carry forward. Meal Dollars are non-refundable, however will carry forward into the next academic year along with Flex Dollars. Meal Dollars that are transferred to the next year will become taxable funds called Dining Dollars and do not become Flex Dollars. Flex Dollars are refundable, provided that the remaining balance is over $25, as there is a $25 Administration fee applied to all Flex Dollar refund requests.
Badger Swipe Plans (prices are for the 2026/2027 academic year)
The Swipe100 ($1,664.20 + HST – one time payment) and Swipe200 ($3,498 – one time payment) plans offer a flexible and convenient way to enjoy all that the Fresh Food Company has to offer. The plan provides 100 or 200 All-You-Care-to-Enjoy meals at either of our Fresh Food Company locations. Enjoy meals, snacks, and beverages at either dining hall any day of the week (to a maximum of 100 or 200 total swipes). This plan is ideal for students who want to enjoy a meal while they are on campus but may eat off campus some days or are not on campus every day.
*Both the Swipe100 and Swipe200 meal plans are non-transferable, non-refundable, however carry forward provided that there are unused Swipes. All other terms and conditions can be found on our website www.brocku.ca/dining-services.
Voluntary Badger Meal Plan Form Coming July 2026
MEAL DOLLARS AND FLEX DOLLARS
Available on the 5-Day All-Access and 7-Day All-Access Meal Plans, Meal Dollars and Flex Dollars work as a declining cash balance and funds are loaded to your Brock Card. *Swipe100 and Swipe200 plans do not include Meal Dollars and Flex Dollars.
Meal Dollars – $150 Meal Dollars are available to students to be used at the following Dining Services locations on campus which includes the Fresh Food Company Dining Halls in DeCew and Lowenberger, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, the Market Eatery and at the Hungry Badger (Pita Pit and Pizza Pizza). When purchasing qualifying on-campus food purchases, funds spent will not incur tax.
Flex Dollars – $50 Flex Dollars are available to students to use. They are the flexible, worry-free alternative to carrying cash. Fast and convenient, all you need to do is swipe and go. It works the same as a debit card but without transaction costs and monthly fees.
Flex Dollars can be used at the above listed Dining Services locations on campus as well as the Campus Store, Residence laundry services, vending machines, General Brock and Union Station (at select vendors), and for printing in both the Library and Computer Commons.
CULINARY AND DIETARY SUPPORT
Our culinary team consists of on-site Red Seal chefs who know how challenging eating healthy can be as well as the fact that discovering healthy food can be fun, empowering and rewarding. The team is here to help you discover what healthy food can do for you and to help you enjoy all the positive things that can happen when you start ‘feeding your potential’. We look forward to welcoming the Brock community.
Food is an important part of life on campus. Our Dining Services team is focused on providing healthy food choices across campus to help fuel your student lifestyle.
Discovering and choosing the right foods can propel you forward, help you succeed and keep you healthy, but for many of us, eating healthy is hard to do. It takes planning and time as well as the creativity and courage to listen to new ideas, try new foods and explore an openness to new flavours.
Our Dining Services team has a Registered Dietitian on staff to ensure we have a balanced approach to healthy dining on campus.
TAKE A TOUR OF OUR DINING SERVICE LOCATIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Students living in Brock Suites, or living off-campus are welcome to purchase a Badger Meal Plan. There are four plan options: 7-Day All Access; 5-Day All Access; Swipe100 or Swipe200.
Students living in a residence with a mandatory meal plan are not eligible for a badger meal plan. Find out more about Residence Meal Plans here.
Students with a Swipe100 or Swipe200 meal plan are permitted to use both DeCew and Lowenberger dining halls. Each meal entry is considered a Swipe, even if entry is for a small snack. Students on a Swipe meal plan are encouraged to visit the Fresh Food Dining Halls for a full meal and are welcome to use their Swipes on meal entries for their family and friends.
Yes, if you are living in residence you are required to purchase an All-Access meal plan.
For students residing in Gateway, Brock Suites or off-campus, All-Access and Swipe meal plans are optional and available as the Badger Meal Plan. Please visit The Residence Meal Plans page of the website for more information about mandatory meal plans.
Yes!
The Fresh Food Company dining halls are led by the culinary team, serving an all-you-care-to-enjoy menu each and every day. Our Chef’s create a wide variety of options to choose from such as soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, grill favourites and more!
An All-Access meal plan is a dine-in ONLY program, with no take-out permitted.
A 7-Day All-Access meal plan provides unlimited access to both DeCew and Lowenberger dining halls, while the 5-Day All-Access plan is valid Monday to Friday only.
Students with an All-Access meal plan are permitted to use both DeCew and Lowenberger dining halls.
Meal Dollars and Flex Dollars can be used at participating dining locations on campus including Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Hungry Badger (Pita Pit and Pizza Pizza) and Market Eatery.
Badger All-Access meal plans are valid from enrolment through to residence Move-out day in April. Both the Swipe200 and Swipe100 meal plans are valid for 200 or 100 swipes into the Fresh Food Company dining halls, depending on meal plan enrolment selected.
The All-Access portion of the meal plan is an annual plan rate (not a declining balance) for usage valid from enrollment through to Move-out day in April. The All-Access and Guest Pass portions of the meal plan do not carry forward and are non-refundable.
Unused swipes from a Swipe200 or Swipe100 meal are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Brock Dining Services’ programming is designed to provide variety through a rotating menu cycle. Daily menus can be found on brocku.campusdish.com. In addition to the daily menu, your favourite classic menu items will be available everyday as well.
While hours and operations are subject to change throughout the academic year, the dining halls are open:
Monday – Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
For up-to-date hours of operations, please visit this link.
*Please note that hours and operations are subject to change during reading week and holidays.
Students with an All-Access meal plan, the Swipe200 and Swipe100 meal plan are permitted to use both DeCew and Lowenberger dining halls.
Students with a 7-Day All-Access meal plan receive 7 guest passes, while 5-Day All-Access meal plan holders receive 5 guest passes with their meal plans.
One guest pass is used each time a guest enters the Fresh Food Company Dining Hall (i.e. 2 entries, 2 guest passes are used).
Guests may also pay at the door to the Fresh Food Company dining hall.
Brock Dining Services is the ideal location on campus to accommodate dietary needs such as allergies or food intolerances (including soy, eggs, nuts, dairy, seafood & wheat) and accommodate vegetarian, vegan, no gluten, halal and no dairy diets. While dining at Brock Dining Services look for the icons below:
These identifiers will show you which stations have alternative options to help make your ideal meal choice. We offer menu items that meet the most needs on campus, however, if you require a specific specialty diet, we can work together to create a menu to meet those needs. If you would like more information on how we can accommodate your dietary needs on campus, please contact [email protected]
The DeCew Fresh Food Company dining hall also has a key card access no gluten kitchen to support specific dietary needs. The no gluten kitchen is student card tap access only to avoid cross contamination and to create a safe space for students navigating dietary concerns on campus. The Lowenberger Fresh Food Company also has a no gluten section in the main dining hall, which provides no gluten options. In addition to our culinary team, we will also provide daily on-site student support from our Registered Dietitian.
Meal Dollars and Flex Dollars work as a declining balance and funds are loaded to your Brock student card.
Meal Dollars are available to be used at the following Dining Services locations on campus at this time: Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Hungry Badger (Pita Pit and Pizza Pizza), the Market Eatery and both Fresh Food Company Dining Halls (DeCew and Lowenberger). When purchasing qualifying on-campus food purchases, funds spent will not incur tax.
Flex Dollars are available to be used at the above Dining Services locations if you do not have Meal Dollars, as well as the Campus Store, laundry services, vending machines, General Brock and Union Station (at select vendors), and for Printing in both the library and Computer Commons.
The All-Access portion of the meal plan is an annual plan rate for usage upon enrollment and expires upon Residence’s last Move-out date. The All-Access and Guest Pass portions of the meal plan do not carry forward and are non-refundable. The All-Access portion is not a declining balance.
Flex Dollars can be added at anytime via credit card using the Brock Card portal at https://card.brocku.ca. Your username and password are the same as that of your Brock Portal. Funds can be added, in person, by visiting the Brock Card office located in the Campus Store beside Parking Services where cash, debit and credit are accepted. Learn more.
Yes, both Meal Dollars and Flex Dollars carry over to next year. Please note, unspent Meal Dollars become Dining Dollars upon carry forward noting that all on-campus food purchases made with Dining Dollars will be subject to applicable taxes. For a more detailed response on each fund type, please visit the Brock Card website.
Please note: As the All-Access portion of the meal plan is an annual plan rate for usage upon Residence Move-in and expiring upon Residence Move-out (not a declining cash balance), the All-Access and Guest Pass portions of the meal plan do not carry forward.
An All-Access meal plan is designed to accommodate any student lifestyle with an array of healthy choices, as well as some traditional, heartier menu offerings to appeal to all audiences. Our meal plans offer the ultimate convenience on campus with two Fresh Food Company dining halls, operating seven days a week, from early morning to late night.
These locations provide students with the ability to visit for a quick coffee break or to sit down and enjoy a full meal with unlimited access either five or seven days a week. Whether you’re a light or a hearty eater we offer a variety of stations throughout the day such as grill, entrée, international eats, deli and soup, salad, bakery and beverages. Our plans are designed to enjoy as much or as little as you want all day every day. However, it is important that all students have a balanced plate, and our culinary team and Registered Dietitian are here to offer on-site support.
Yes, both Fresh Food Company dining halls will be open for early morning as well as late night to accommodate most schedules. While hours are subject to change (for example, during Reading Week where hours may be reduced), the dining halls are open:
Monday – Thursday
7:30 am – 1 am
Friday
7:30 am – 11 pm
Saturday and Sunday
8:30 am – 10 pm
If you do require meal accommodations based on your schedule, our team will with you one-on-one to ensure meals are accommodated, if required.
Our culinary team manages the production of food based on the demand for the location to ensure we produce only what we are going to serve each day. As the Fresh Food Company is a dine-in, no take-out program, all food waste is logged and tracked to ensure we minimize food waste each and every day. Production waste, such as eggshells and fruit and vegetable peels, for example, are composted. To minimize post-consumer waste, we encourage guests to take only what they are going to consume, as they can enjoy multiple servings and try a variety of menu items at each visit.