Meals at the Gathering

Full-time and Half-Gathering registrants have these choices regarding food during the Gathering.  Each registrant makes one choice for the period starting with Sunday June 30 dinner through Saturday July 6 lunch (or throughout their half-Gathering registration period). 

• Three meals a day in the cafeteria
• Two meals a day (lunch and dinner) in the cafeteria
• Cafeteria breakfast and lunch, plus a cooperatively cooked dinner
• Cafeteria lunch, plus a cooperatively cooked dinner
• Prepare your food in your own kitchen (read details)
• No meal plan (off-campus housing only)

Children under 4 years eat for free. Commuters may choose a meal plan or purchase individual meals for cash. Part-time attenders may purchase individual meals for cash.

Special Diets: Vegetarian and vegan dishes will be a part of all meals. Friends with medical dietary needs may be accommodated in the college cafeteria if they provide specific information about their requirements when they register.

Wednesday Simple Meal :  Wednesday lunch will feature an optional simple meal of beans and rice or peanut butter sandwiches. Savings in cost are contributed to Right Sharing of World Resources. We hope you will participate; indicate Y/N on the first page of the Registration Form.

Purchasing Individual Meals in the Dining Room:  Friends may purchase meals in the dining room at these prices (ages 4-12 in parentheses). 

• Breakfast $9.25 ($6.25)
• Lunch    $12.75 ($7.75)
• Dinner   $12.75 ($7.75)

Note that buying a meal plan is significantly less expensive than buying meals on a cash basis.

Return to More About Housing.