St. Pete 2022 Commuter Brochure

USF Dining

Commuter Meal Plans St. Pete

Meal plan options Dining on campus isn’t one size fits all. Our meal plans are designed with you in mind. If you are looking to enjoy a meal with friends, or just a snack on the go—we’ve got a plan to fit every appetite. Looking for a larger plan? We’ve got you covered, visit www.usfdining.com to view all meal plan options including our larger block, open access and weekly plans.

BullBlock 60

BullBlock 32

$925

$620

Best value • 60 meal swipes per semester

• 32 meal swipes per semester

• $350 Dining Dollars to use at any retail location

• $300 Dining Dollars to use at any retail location

• Avg.$9.58 per meal swipe

• Avg. $10.00 per meal swipe

Dining Dollars Dining Dollars are like a gift card for food on campus. When you purchase a Dining Dollar Only Option, you receive a 10% bonus in increments of $100. Utilize Dining Dollars to treat a guest to a meal on campus! Use at any USF Dining location.

You can add Dining Dollars to your meal plan anytime throughout the semester at usfdining.com or in the Meal Plan Office.

No sales tax on all meal plans

usf meal plans can be used at both Tampa & St. pete!

sign up today!

Sign up today through any of these options: • Visit www.usfdining.com and select the Meal Plans tab.

• Select your meal plan through your USF Housing application.

• In-person at the Meal Plan Office located in the Tampa Campus Marshall Student Center, MSC 1502, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Meal Plan Benefits USF Dining’s Commuter Meal Plans are packed with benefits to make your USF dining experience convenient and versatile for your schedule. You can focus on school and social activities while we handle your meals, snacks, coffee breaks and even household items and toiletries. The path below is just an example of how our meal plans can be used, the possibilities are endless.

A Day in the life of USF MEal Plan Holder

Meal Plan Benefits:

• In a hurry? You can get a fresh, well-balanced, nutritious meal to-go from our dining hall, The Nest.

• Save money! Save up to 8% on lunch and dinner with our plans.

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• No need to lose your parking spot. Get more time back in your day. You don’t have to drive off campus for coffee or lunch.

• Get your food fast by ordering through Grubhub on your phone. Use your Dining Dollars to pay for your order!

• Meal plans can be used at both the USF Tampa and St. Pete campuses.

• Visit our True Balance Kitchen to enjoy a delicious meal prepared without the top 8 common allergens in the US.

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• USF Dining offers free one-on-one consultations with a registered dietitian included with your meal plan.

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A Day in the Life of USF Meal plan holder

• Leaving campus but don’t feel like stopping at the store?

Use your Dining Dollars on household items or toiletries from the convenience store at The Reef.

On your way to class, you visit The Reef for a water bottle and granola bar to get you through your long lecture.

No time for breakfast at home because you want to get a good parking spot on campus.

Instead, you visit Kahwa Coffee in the University Student Center for coffee and pastry.

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There are a few of hours until your evening class so you scheduled a virtual nutrition consultation with USF Dining’s Registered Dietitian.

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You meet-up with a friend for lunch and you are both craving sushi. You walk to 727 Eats at The Reef to grab sushi. You didn’t have to worry about wasting time driving to a restaurant and get to enjoy a longer lunch break before your next class.

Skip the line with mobile ordering!

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Before you head to your last class, you grab a pack of gum and sports drink from The Reef’s convenient store.

After your consultation, you need a pick-me up so you can study. You grab a smoothie bowl from Blenz Bowl, located in The Reef.

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At home, you complete your homework and head to www.homechef.com to order meals for the rest of the week using your USF Dining exclusive code USFDINING to get $115 off your order!

*Day in the life based on Bullblock 32 with Home Chef meal plan

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Your last class is finished and you realize you don’t have any food ready at home and are too tired to stop for groceries. You visit The Nest dining hall for a delicious home-cooked meal to-go.

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DINING LoCATIoNS Hours of operation can be found at www.USFdining.com

THE NEST DINING HALL

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Our state-of-the-art dining hall, The Nest, offers a variety of options for every diet. With 8 uniquely branded stations, the options are endless!

• Dedicated vegan station called VegetaBULL.

• View our menus and nutrition information on our website.

• True Balance Station—free of the top 8 most common allergens in the US, including gluten

• Monthly dining events.

• Made-to-order options available.

• Eat, study and hangout.

• Utilizing fresh, local, ingredients.

Home Chef Discount Code will be active on August, 18th 2022

FAqs Do you have meal plans for commuter students?

Our 2 most popular meal plans for commuters are the BullBlock 60 and BullBlock 32. If you are interested in a larger meal plan, our residential meal plans are also available for purchase and can be viewed at www.usfdining.com.

What meal plan do you recommend?

If you are commuting to campus, our BullBlock 60 offers the most meal swipes, Dining Dollars and value for the purchase cost.

How do I pay for my meal plan?

All meal plans are charged to your student Oasis account. You are responsible for any amount not covered by financial aid.

Are their payment plans for the meal plans?

Payment plans are available, contact USF Dining at dining@usf.edu to set up a customized payment option.

What’s the difference between Dining Dollars & Meal Swipes?

Meal swipes can be used at The Nest. Dining Dollars can be used at all USF Dining locations and the Grubhub app.

I am a healthy-eater and have specific dietary preferences, who can I contact?

USF Dining offers a variety of dietary options including vegan, vegetarian, made without gluten and halal.

Contact our Registered Dietitian, Karina Falcone at falcone-karina@aramark.com or 813-546-9298 to schedule an appointment and learn about dining options that fit your needs.

Can I get my meal to-go?

Absolutely! Use $5 Dining Dollars to receive your initial O2GO box and bowl from the cashier at any dining hall.

Fill up your container at any station(s) of your choosing and exit the dining hall. Upon your next visit, deposit your rinsed O2GO box into the OZZI machine at the front of the dining hall and receive a gold token. Give your token to the cashier for a new O2GO container the next time you would like to take your meal to-go from the dining hall.

How do I give feedback?

Our Be Heard survey allows you to select a specific location to provide us feedback on, and even send a shout out to your favorite USF Dining team member!

Just visit www.yourdiningvoice.com to leave feedback.

sustainability USF Dining is focused on making a positive impact on people and the planet. Our commitment to minimizing our environmental impact has been demonstrated over the years through our responsible sourcing practices, operational efficiency and waste minimization. Some of USF Dining’s Sustainability Efforts include:

• Tray-less dining

• Partnering with local and diverse suppliers

• Utilizes the ORCA, a state-of-the-art biodigester that converts food waste into recyclable material

• Purchasing local produce and products • Purchasing sustainable seafood and humanely-raised animal products • A new innovative reusable container program,OZZI, that will aid in reducing the University’s landfill waste.

• Offering products such as fair-trade coffee, and reusable, recyclable and compostable disposables • Recycling frying oils • Donating surplus food to the local campus community • Monthly sustainability events

we want your Feedback Do you have feedback for USF Dining?

Here are the best ways to get in contact with our team!

1. Be Heard Survey Visit www.yourdiningvoice.com to give us your feedback!

When you visit the link above, you will select the USF Dining location that you would like to share feedback for and then complete the survey. The survey takes less than a minute to complete and this feedback is immediately sent to our dining leadership team!

2. On Site Look for our “Meet the Team” posters in all of our dining locations on campus! There is a phone number listed on the poster that you can call or text with any questions or feedback. You can also reach out to the team member you see on the poster in person while at the location!

3. Our Website You can reach out to us by visiting the “Contact Us” page on our website, www.usfdining.com.

4. Meal Plan Office Visit us in the Meal Plan Office, located on the Tampa Campus in the Marshall Student Center, MSC 1502, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

Free Wellness Consultations

Connect with us

USF Dining offers free one-on-one consultations with a registered dietitian included with your meal plan.

813-974-4499 • dining@usf.edu www.usfdining.com

Karina Falcone, MS, RD, LD

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Registered Dietitian Falcone-Karina@aramark.com 813-546-9298

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