Delicious Meals, Made For Everybody
We're committed to creating dining experiences that everyone on campus can enjoy.
Supporting Your Needs and Preferences
If you have food allergies or specific dietary needs, we’re here to help. Our goal is to provide the tools and support you need to make informed choices and dine with confidence. Whether you have a food allergy, a medical condition, or other dietary preferences, we’re committed to creating a dining experience that supports you on campus.
Meet the Dietitian
Our campus dietitian is here to support your health and wellness journey. Whether you have specific dietary needs, questions about nutrition, or just want tips on making balanced choices, they’re here to help. From personalized consultations to campus wide wellness initiatives, they’re dedicated to helping you thrive.
Kelli Wood
Our regional registered dietitian, Kelli Wood, boasts an impressive background in the field of dietetics, having dedicated nearly a decade to Collegiate Hospitality. Her unwavering passion lies in collaborating with culinary experts to create menus that cater to all individuals regardless of dietary needs, fostering inclusivity. Kelli is a certified AllerTrainer® and manages the safety of the allergen solutions program. As an AllerTrainer®, she hosts multiple food allergy trainings each semester for employees and managers. Kelli is very engaged on campus, planning and developing at least two Dietitian Is In events each school year. She works closely with the culinary team in developing the menu cycle each semester. She will ensure menus are inclusive to those with food allergies and dietary preferences based on student feedback. The RD also offers office hours for students looking for guidance on meeting their personal wellness goals through our dining offerings. This may include general dietary advisement, managing blood sugar, meeting protein needs, performance nutrition for athletes, and more. Appointments can be booked by emailing wood-kelli@aramark.com.
Food Allergies
We understand how important it is for all students to have reliable dining options. If you have a food allergy, we provide the resources and information you need to make confident meal choices.
Special Diets
Food allergies are definitely not the only reason for special diets. You may be following a special diet for any number of reasons. Whether you’re looking for vegetarian or vegan, you’ve got options.
Performance Nutrition
Food plays a key role in helping you achieve your goals. From academics to athletics to the everyday energy you need for college life, we offer meals designed to support your goals and keep you fueled.
How We Support You
Our team will work with you to navigate your options, ensuring you have access to meals that fit your needs. Follow these steps to get started:
1. Notify the dining team of your allergies and special dietary needs.
2. Schedule a meeting with the dining team. We’ll work with you to develop a plan to help navigate the dining locations and find the best solution regarding your meal plan.
3. Keep in touch. If we do not hear from you, we believe that you are successfully navigating the dining locations.
Campus Dining Tips
Always read the menu, ingredient, and nutrition information for foods you wish to eat to ensure you are properly avoiding the appropriate foods. When in doubt regarding ingredients in a particular food, direct your questions to our manager on duty. Due to the self-serve nature of the residential dining halls, if you have been prescribed an epinephrine autoinjector, carry it with you at all times. Items at self-service stations may be prepared individually for you in our kitchens, just ask a chef or manager or assistance. Take caution with deep fried foods as frying oil is reused before being changed and may lead to cross-contact. Although we take great lengths to accommodate students with food allergies, we prepare food in open kitchens where cross contact with foods containing allergens may occur and we rely on our supplier's ingredient listings and may not be aware of ingredients contained in the food but not listed on the container or packaging. As such, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
Inform Dining Staff
You are the most important advocate for your own health. Always notify dining staff so they are aware of your food allergies.
Ask About Ingredients
When in doubt regarding ingredients in a particular food, direct your questions to our manager on duty.
Be Mindful of Shared Equipment
Take caution with deep fried foods as frying oil is reused before being changed and may lead to cross-contact.
Keep Emergency Info Handy
Always carry your emergency contact information with you, including the names and phone numbers of trusted individuals.
Eat Well, Anywhere on Campus
Wherever your day takes you, find fresh, delicious meals that keep you fueled and feeling your best.
Dine Without Restrictions
Explore dining options designed for safety and satisfaction, offering allergen-friendly spaces that cater to your needs.
True Balance
Do you have food allergies or intolerances? Our chefs have you covered. True Balance is a Grubhub available option in The Caf, where our dining team prepares delicious dishes from ingredients without the 9 most common food allergens such as eggs, milk, peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, wheat, fish, sesame and gluten. For access to True Balance on Grubhub please email truebalancegwu@gmail.com to get the link for the True Balance menu and options. Please save the link for future orders.
*Although we take great lengths to accommodate students with food allergies, we prepare food in open kitchens where cross contact with foods containing allergens may occur and we rely on our suppliers ingredient listings and may not be aware of ingredients contained in the food, but not listed on the container or packaging. As such, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment
