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Binghamton University Dining Services provides a variety of menu options for students who have food allergies, food intolerances, and/or other special dietary needs. Our Registered Dietitians are available to meet and discuss dining options, accommodations, and resources on campus.
Food Allergies & Special Dietary Needs
BUDS works to provide a variety of menu options for students, faculty, and staff who have food allergies, food intolerances, and/or special dietary needs. We can accommodate special dietary needs (i.e., gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free) at any Resident Dining center.
Simple Servings
The Simple Servings station does not offer foods made with the FDA's most common allergens of peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, milk products, eggs, or shellfish. All foods offered are made without gluten-containing ingredients. The typical menu includes meat (i.e., chicken, fish), vegetables (i.e., broccoli, carrots), whole grain (i.e., brown rice, quinoa), and bean/lentil (garbanzo beans, black beluga lentils) options at lunch and dinner. Brunch is served on weekends and is a "build your own" hash bowl.
Simple Servings staff members are carefully trained to avoid cross-contamination of their menu items. Separate equipment, storage areas, utensils, and preparation areas minimize the chances of allergens in our Simple Servings foods.
While the Simple Servings station is designed to allow customers an easy way to avoid common allergens, our chefs and dietitians still want to meet all of our customers with special dietary needs. Knowing about customer preferences and limitations allows us to plan our menu to best meet everyone’s needs and allow for individualized meal planning when necessary.
Special Accommodations for Allergy-Friendly Meals
For those with severe and complex allergies, separately prepared meals are available. Please contact Julie or Alexa to best determine how BUDS can meet your dietary needs.
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BUDS Residential Guide to Dining Without Gluten
Contact Our Dietitians
Alexa Schmidt, RD, CDN
Office: Room 21, West Gym
Office Phone: 607.777.2716
E-Mail: alexa.schmidt@sodexo.com
Julie Lee, MS, RD, CDN
Office: Rockefeller Center 265
Office Phone: 607.777.5413
E-Mail: julie.lee@sodexo.com