Nutrition

Campus Dining & Shops places the health and nutrition needs of our students as our first priority. Therefore, we strive to offer as diverse a menu as our students need.

Vegetarian: Vegetarian food is now offered in all dining locations. Vegetarian specials listed on this site will be easily identified with vegetarian icon.  

Vegan: All vegan foods at our dining locations will be labeled for easy identification. Vegan cuisine is offered throughout the campus -- in the Ellicott complex at the Richmond Dining Center and Greens & Beans; in the Student Union at Pistachio's and Putnam's; in Talbert Hall at Bert’s; in Harriman Hall on South campus at Harriman Café and The Greenery. Vegan specials listed on this site can be identified with the vegan icon.

Kosher: Kosher foods prepared under rabbinical supervision by the Va'ad is available at Bert's Kosher Deli, located next to Bert's food court in Talbert Hall.

Trans-Fat Free Oils

We cook our fried foods using only trans-fat free oil. In the past, most frying oils contained artificial trans fats, which are believed to be harmful because they contribute to heart disease by raising bad cholesterol and lowering good cholesterol at the same time. Some experts say that makes trans fats worse than saturated fat. We always have the nutritional health of our students, faculty and staff in mind and strive to provide the best ingredients and products.

Pride of New York

CDS, in our effort to support sustainable living practices on campus, has become a member of the Pride of New York program. The Pride of New York program, developed and administered by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, was created to promote and support the sale of agricultural products grown and food products processed within New York State. CDS has increasingly been purchasing both ingredients and foods from local producers. Currently, 12 percent of the campus dining services purchases are local, up from five percent three years ago. The Pride of New York logo and signs are displayed in locations where local food and beverage products are sold. The program’s growing membership now includes farmers and processors, retailers, distributors, restaurants and related culinary and support associations ­all working together to bring consumers wholesome, quality New York State products. More information on the Pride of New York program can be found on their website at www.prideofny.org.

Special Diets

If you need a special diet or have questions relating to nutrition and wellness, please contact our registered dietician, Anita Hathaway. She can be reached Monday through Friday in the Campus Dining & Shops main office at (716) 645-2521 ext: 304 or email.

Healthy Eating Resources

The Vegetarian Resource Group

The New Food Pyramid