Become a Part of the Program
We are dedicated to ensuring each UW student has their basic needs met to help them achieve success. Help us keep this valuable student meal assistance program going! Donate your unused meals OR Dining Dollars to the Meal Swipe Program
Not a student? You can financially contribute! Be sure to specify “UW Food Security Discretionary Fund” for your donation. Thank you for helping us end food insecurity at UW!
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a powerful, student-centered initiative. Here, you can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about how to participate in this important program and make a difference.
Any UW student enrolled in at least 1 credit hour at UW, who does not currently have a meal plan at the Dining Center can be eligible for this program.
No. Any student is eligible, regardless of if they live on or off campus, as long as they meet the above criteria.
To be considered to receive meals at the very beginning of the semester, applications are reviewed one week before the start of school. A second round of reviews is then done at the beginning of October for the fall semester, and the beginning of March for the spring semester.
Students are allocated a maximum of 4 swipes per week and are recommended further resources if necessary.
You will receive an email when your application has been approved. There is a 24-hour grace period after receiving this email for the meals to be loaded onto your WyoOne ID card.
Nope! Once the meals are loaded onto your WyoOne ID, it will swipe just like a normal meal plan.
Currently, meal swipe shares can only be used at the university's Dining Center.
You must eat at the Dining Center, as to-go boxes are no longer offered as part of the program.