University of California – Los Angeles
Welcome Bruins!

About the program

Throughout the 10th week of each quarter, the UCLA Swipe Out Hunger team hosts a drive to allow Bruins to donate their unused meal swipes to support their classmates facing food insecurity. Students can donate unused swipes at the Swipe Drive tables or via an online form posted on the team Facebook page. 

In the Fall 2018 Swipe Drive, Bruins donated a total of 13,500 swipes!

Are you experiencing food insecurity?  To gain access to donated swipes and other resources, the first step is to complete the ECRT Self-Assessment Form located here. ECRT connects with students seeking support within 24-48 business hours from the initial request, and students who are approved can pick up meal vouchers at various locations, posted here. Check out the Campus Resources section below for contact information for ECRT.

Founders

  • Bryan Pezeshki
  • Rachel Sumekh
  • Thach "Tak" Nguyen

Year Founded

Fall 2009

Program Roots

UCLA is the trailblazing founding site of Swipe Out Hunger, which initially began with a group of friends. When their grassroots efforts were featured in the campus newspaper because of administrator pushback, a student senator joined the efforts and together, they made Swipe Out Hunger an institution at UCLA. The group continues to be a central voice on all things hunger and nutrition on campus.

Get involved

The Swipe Out Hunger team at UCLA-- in addition to leading the quarterly Swipe Drive, they also lead several other initiatives, including Sandwiches for Smiles and Bruin Dine. The team is always looking for motivated Bruins to help. Check us out on Facebook or email swipes@ucla.edu. We accept applications for new Swipe Out Hunger members at the beginning of each Fall semester. Get in touch today to see how you can participate in the Swipe Out Hunger student group.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

  • The ECRT team is based in room 2131 Murphy Hall.

  • Meal voucher distribution times and locations vary. Check out the most up to date details here.

  • ECRT can be reached at 310.206.1189.