IU Dining has a commitment to positively impact the current community and future generations. They are actively engaged in making food available to all community members and taking measures to conserve and protect future resources.
Sustainable dining
Crimson Cupboard
Crimson Cupboard offers free, healthy food to IU Bloomington students, staff, and faculty who are struggling with food insecurity.
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ReusePass
The Reuse Pass program at Collins offers green containers that can be sterilized and used up to 40 times.
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Reed Test Kitchen
The Reed test kitchen provides a space for academic classes to hold cooking demonstrations and groups to host cooking events.
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Take Less, Waste Less
At All You Care to Eat dining halls, start with a small portion and go back for more if you're still hungry. This simple idea dramatically helps reduce food waste—you can always get seconds.
Back to the Roots Challenge
Healthy IU periodically hosts Back to Our Roots, a 3-week challenge to add a wide variety of plant-based foods to your meals and snacks.
Choose local foods
Choosing locally grown food supports regional farmers, reduces transportation emissions, and strengthens a more resilient, sustainable food system.