The Swipe2Care program enables students to donate unused meal swipes to support peers in need and provides food access for those facing emergent situations.
Swipe2Care is a collaborative initiative from Student Government Association, Dining Services, and Student Life that offers students a platform to donate meal swipes to students in need. The program is designed to provide a confidential and efficient way for students facing unexpected and/or emergent challenges to access their next meal.
FAQs
Who can donate swipes?
Northeastern students with Traditional Meal Plans (NU-Unlimited, NU-225, NU-180, NU-150 and NU-100) may donate unused meals. These meals will be part of a meal bank that eligible Northeastern students can access. Guest meals are not eligible for donation.
Where can I donate swipes?
You can donate here. Thank you!
Who can access meals from S2C?
Donated meals are for Northeastern student-use only and may not be used for any other purpose.
Where can I use my swipes?
Meals provided through Swipe2Care can be used at United Table at International Village, The Eatery at Stetson East, The Market at 60 Belvidere Street, and Social House and Outtakes at Stetson West.
When can I use my swipes?
You can use your swipes only during the term in which they were awarded. Donated meals in the bank will expire at the end of each semester.
Why was I denied?
The Swipe2Care program is intended for emergent situations, as opposed to sustaining concerns. Should you be experiencing ongoing financial difficulties, please see below for a list of resources.
If I have additional questions, who can I contact?
Swipe2Care is a combined initiative from Student Government Association, Dining Services, and Student Life. If you have specific questions, please email wecare@northeastern.edu.
Other Food Resources
Too Good To Go
App that allows users to explore stores and restaurants in the local area and save bags of surplus food from going to waste at a great price. Grab a Surprise Bag from The Market in Curry Student Center.
Mayor’s Office of Food Access
Boston city department that is committed to helping residents of Boston gain access to healthy, affordable, and culturally diverse food options and offerings. Also has food resource lists and maps by Boston neighborhood location.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
A federally run nutrition program that provides monthly funds on an EBT card, which can be used to purchase food at participating retailers. You can learn more about the process and apply online using the DTA Connect website. Learn about emergency SNAP benefits.
Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline
Call or text 1-800-645-8333, or chat with a counselor online by using the Live Chat feature on the bottom of the Help Directory webpage. The statewide food helpline for Massachusetts. A “one-stop-shop” for callers to learn about everything that is available to help them afford/access food. It is always free and confidential. Counselors can assist in 180 languages and connect callers to both local and federal food programs. They can also screen callers to determine if they are eligible for SNAP and assist with SNAP applications.
Vital CxNs
Nonprofit that provides a food resource guide updated weekly and available in many languages. Interested parties can sign up to receive it via email.
Abundance Boston
A website and mobile app that allows users to locate accessible and low/no cost food resources in Boston.
Allston Brighton Food Pantry
Located in Brighton, they offer weekly community suppers, once a week bag of fresh groceries, a food pantry, and community fridge.
Fair Foods
Grab a $2 bag with over twelve pounds of mixed fresh produce. They distribute from sites in Dorchester, Roslindale, Quincy, etc.
Fresh Truck
Mobile weekly markets at 23 different locations, all year round. Have over 40 different items on their menus and try to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the communities they serve.
Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE)
The Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE), encompassing the FUNL Network, aims to expand cross-institutional community and resources to ensure that first-generation, undocumented, and low-income students thrive at Northeastern. They created a Canvas course to help learners locate the resources they need.
Hot Meals
Haley House offers breakfast Mon-Fri and lunch on Sundays. They also have a food pantry (tickets distributed Thursdays at 7am). Women’s Lunch Place offers three nutrition-packed meals six days a week to women.