Rice University

About the program

At the beginning of each semester, students can donate meals via a donation form from Rice Housing and Dining to their peers facing food insecurity. All students with an on-campus meal plan receive 5 guest meal swipes per semester. Students can choose to donate between 1 and 5 of these guest swipes each semester to students experiencing food insecurity. Swipes are then distributed based on identified need.

Are you experiencing food insecurity on campus? Students can fill our a form here if they’re in need and would like to be considered for swipes. You can also reach out to success@rice.edu for all questions/needs related to food insecurity. Finally, check out our Campus Resources section below for information on the Rice University Pantry.

Founders

  • Anna Margaret Clyburn
  • Grace Wickerson

Year Founded

2020

Program Roots

Anna Margaret Clyburn initiated the idea as a Student Association Senator. She approached Grace Wickerson, Dean of Undergraduates Bridget Gorman, and Rice Housing and Dining's David McDonald with the idea and helped develop the donation form and timeline.

Get involved

Join our Student Association! We have a variety of food-focused initiatives at any given time, and we would truly appreciate your help. Contact Anna Margaret Clyburn at ricesapres@gmail.com.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

  • Office of Student Success Initiatives in the cloisters of the Rice Student Center

  • Available by walk in Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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