Terrier Meal Share Program
The Terrier Meal Share Program helps Boston University students experiencing short-term food insecurity access meals through donated dining hall meal swipes from the BU community.
Students can donate unused guest meal swipes to support fellow Terriers who need temporary meal assistance.
What is Food Insecurity?
Food insecurity refers to a lack of consistent access to enough food due to limited financial or other resources. It can include situations where a student is unsure where their next meal will come from, has to skip meals, or does not have reliable access to enough food.
Eligibility Criteria
To access Terrier Meals, you must:
- Be a degree-seeking student at Boston University
- Be currently enrolled and/or enrolled for an upcoming term
- Demonstrate an immediate need for food access
- Submit a completed request form
Students who are currently on a leave of absence, have withdrawn, have graduated, or are non-degree seeking are not eligible to access Terrier Meals.
Please note that Terrier Meals are only available during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Application Process & Timeline
After submitting the Terrier Meal Share request form, a staff member will respond within 48–72 business hours (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Depending on your request, you may be asked to schedule a meeting to further discuss your situation and determine how we can best support you.
Please note that response times may be longer at the beginning of each semester due to higher demand.
Important Notes
Additional Food Resources
Want to donate meals?
Need Support?
Complete the request form here to access Terrier Meals.