This RSU equity service offers a food bank for ALL Ryerson students, faculty, and staff in need. RSU understands that accessing food on a limited budget can be difficult so the Community Food Room provides food without hassle.

Events and educational campaigns are hosted throughout the year to inform our community about poverty and food insecurity issues.

Our main services are:

• Providing resources and food on a regular basis. Members are encouraged to take ten items per visit. Visits are restricted to once per week.

• Acting as a distribution centre for the Good Food Box twice per month; a basket of fresh fruit and vegetables sold at minimal cost.

• Providing a referral list of services and resources offered in the surrounding area (i.e. food banks, shelters)

• Providing resources and information on nutrition and healthy eating.

• Advocating on behalf of our users for the elimination of poverty and the resulting need for this service.

The generous support of the Ryerson Students’ Union and the Ryerson Community make this service possible.

The need for a place to obtain affordable food on the Ryerson campus was first recognized in 1992 and led to the opening of the Student Feedback program in 1993. Student Feedback, housed in the Business building, served as a food bank, referral service and an advocacy centre. In 1997, Student Feedback was moved to a more central location in Jorgenson Hall. In 1999, our name changed from Student Feedback to the Community Food Room. The range of services provided through this program has since expanded to include providing nutrition information, distributing the Good Food Box and helping to run the new Community Garden outside the Ram and the Rye patio.