The Loaded Ladle
The Ladle is a student-run co-op (as a levied society, King’s and Dal students pay into it), that provides accessible, sustainable, and locally-sourced free food on Dal’s campus. They serve plant-based meals with gluten friendly options during free lunch program and do community work around food justice. You can find this community staple on the main level of the Dal Students’ Union Building, across from the Grawood. Open to all students and community.
Servings:
Studley Campus Servings
Emera IDEA Building, 1345 Norma Eddy Lane
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11am (until food lasts)
Sexton Campus Breakfast Club
Emera IDEA Building, 1345 Norma Eddy Lane
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11am (until food lasts)
Serving: bagels, bread, jams, spreads, baked goods, coffee, tea
Sexton Campus Thursday Burrito Tornato
Emera IDEA Building, 1345 Norma Eddy Lane
Thursdays, 11am-1pm (until food lasts)
Serving: warm burritos (v/gf options available)
Free Soup, Wednesdays in the Galley
The Galley, the King’s Food Security Initiative, and the Loaded Ladle partner up to bring students free vegan soup, every Wednesday. The soup is typically ready by 11:30am, but follow The Galley on Instagram to get updates. Soup is served until the supply runs out.
The Galley is located in the King’s Wardroom/Day Students Lounge.
Beet Street Market
The Beet Street Market is a student-run food market operated by the Dal Student Union’s Office of Sustainability in partnership with the Loaded Ladle. This market runs on volunteers (so sign up below!) and offers local produce and grocery items at affordable prices. Students can also purchase a Food Box ahead of time.
Every Wednesday, 10am-3pm
Located in the lobby of the Dalhousie Student Union Building (SUB) on University Avenue.
DSU Food Bank
This food bank is operated by the Dalhousie Student Union and it’s open to any students and community members who need it. To access the food bank, complete the registration form and select an appointment time here. At your appointment time, you must bring your ID (for students: any university/college ID card, for community members: any ID with your full name, date of birth, and picture).
Hours change, times can be selected when making an appointment.
Located in the lower level of the Dal Student Union Building.
SUNSCAD Food Bank
This food bank is operated by the Student Union of NSCAD and supplied by Feed Nova Scotia. It’s open to any students and community members who need it. Patrons are allowed up to 7 non-perishable items, but there is no limit on fruits & veggies.
Hours: Mondays 1-4pm, Wednesdays 1-3pm, Fridays 9-11am
Located on NSCAD’s Fountain Campus, around the corner from the SUNSCAD office.
Find a Community Food Bank or Meal Program
Check out Feed Nova Scotia’s “find food” page. Use your address or select your city/town to find the full list of community food security programs near you. Included are food banks and meal programs, as well as descriptions, locations, and hours.