Brock University Students’ Union, (BUSU), in partnership with the Brock University Graduate Students’ Association (Brock GSA),will once again provide free meals on campus, thanks to the Food First Program. .

Food First is part of BUSU and Brock GSA’s shared commitment, offering support to students in need  and hosting regular free food events to provide students with healthy meal options. Last year alone, BUSU distributed 9,100 free breakfasts and provided more than $67,000 in support to students experiencing food insecurity.

This year, Brock students can look forward to a variety of free food events, including returning favourites, Grab & Go Breakfast, Free Hot Breakfast, Free Sandwich bar and Free late-night Poutine. These events will take place on Brocks main campus, as well as downtown St. Catharines, Maryiln I. Walker School of Performing Arts, and are open to all students, both undergraduate and graduate.

“Food insecurity is a growing problem for students, which is why the Food First program is so important,” said Fiona Seabrook, BUSU President. “Students should be able to focus on their studies without worrying about where their next meal is coming from, and these events not only help meet that need, but also provide a welcoming space where students can connect with one another."

Upcoming Free Food Events for Fall Semester include:

• Hot Breakfast, Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in Union Station
• Free Hotdogs, Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 7 - 9 p.m. in Union Station
• Hot Breakfast, Oct.  22 from 7:30-10:30 a.m.in Union Station
• Free Perogies, Oct. 30 from 7 -9 p.m. in Union Station
• Free Sandwich Bar, Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at MIWSFPA Lobby
• Pasta Bar, Nov.  12 from 7 – 9 p.m. in Union Station
• Free Hot Breakfast, Nov.  13 from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. in Union Station
• Late Night Poutine, Dec.  2 from 7 – 9 p.m. in Union Station
   

Along with the free food events, students can grab a to-go bag of healthy snacks at Grab & Go Breakfast every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the entry to Union Station food court, Student-Alumni Centre, from 8:45 until supplies run out.

 For more information about Food First and full details on each event, visit the BUSU website.