At Trent, we recognize that success in the classroom is closely connected to overall student wellbeing. When students have regular access to things like healthy food, you have better physical and mental health, more energy, and greater ability to focus on your studies. That’s why we are committed to providing students with more affordable and available food options, resources and supports.
Whether you are looking for immediate support, hoping to stretch your food budget, or simply seeking options on campus, you’ll find practical programs and opportunities right here. Across a range of departments, Trent offers free or low-cost breakfast and meal programs, food banks, and grocery support, helping you stay nourished, balanced, and ready to make the most of your Trent experience.
Explore what’s available on this page and connect with the services that fit your needs.
| Who | What | Where | When | How | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gzowski College | East Bank Eats | Gzowski College Office | TBD | Drop-in, first come first serve | |
| Otonabee College | East Bank Eats | Otonabee College Office | TBD | Drop-in, first come first serve | |
| Lady Eaton College | West Bank Eats | Lady Eaton College Office | TBD | Drop-in, first come first serve | |
| Champlain College | West Bank Eats | Champlain College Office | TBD | Drop-in, first come first serve | |
| Traill College | Sunday College Dinners | Traill College & Emmanuel United Church | Two Sundays a month Oct 2026 to April 2027 | First come first serve | More Information |
| Otonabee College Cabinet | Community Cupboard | Otonabee Commons | Sept. 1 - End of April | Drop-in | |
| Colleges | Shelf-stable Snacks | College Offices | Monday through Friday, all year-round | Drop-in | |
| Academic Skills | East Bank Homeroom | Jake Thomas Room/Kitchen (ENW 345) | Tuesdays, Sept 15 to October 20 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Registration required | More Information |
| Academic Skills | West Bank Homeroom | Lady Eaton College Pit (LEC 206) | Wednesdays, Sept 16 to Oct 21 1:00pm to 2:30pm | Registration required | More Information |
| Academic Skills | Study Café | Lady Eaton College Pit (LEC 206) | Thursdays, Sept 17 to Nov 11 1:00pm to 2:30pm | Registration required | More Information |
| TCSA | TCSA Breakfast | Second floor of Student Centre | TBD | Drop-in, first come first serve | |
| TCSA& TGSA | One Stop Chop Food Pantry | TCSA Office (TSC 2.15) | Monday to Friday | By appointment | More Information |
| TCSA | Shelf-stable Snacks | TCSA Office (TSC 2.15) | Monday to Friday | Drop-in | |
| Trent International | TI Wednesdays | Student Centre (1.07) | Wednesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 PM | Drop-in | |
| Seasoned Spoon | Pay-what-you-can soup | Champlain College 103 | Fridays | Drop-in | More Information |
| Seasoned Spoon & Champlain College | Spoon-It-Forward | Champlain College 103 | Daily | Drop-in, while quantities last | More Information |
| Trent Durham Student Association | Grocery Assistance Fund | N/A | Apply once per semester | Online application | More Information |
| Student Wellness (Durham) | Food Pantry | B319 | Ongoing | By appointment | More Information |
| Student Wellness (Durham) | Breads and Spreads | Library Atrium | Ongoing | Drop-in | Dates & Times |
Please note: We do our best to keep this list up to date, however programming is subject to change. If a resource is inaccurate or missing, please contact studentaffairs@trentu.ca