Ive seen signs at the dining hall asking me to donate a guest meal for a charitable cause. Whats that all about?
The “meal swipe” program for charity is an historical opportunity for dining students to “give up” a meal to benefit a charitable organization. Since the block plans, the “food cost” value of a “guest meal” is used, since there is no ability, like with the “ancient” meal plans, to deny a student entry during any specific meal period. The plate cost portion of their meal, or $2.50, is accumulated through the swipe process, and then Dining has a check cut and sent to the selected charitable organization. The program is specific for “outside” legitimate, charitable organizations. It is not intended to support any University or student group, and is allowed once an academic year for selection by each college’s Governing Association.
