Allergen Friendly Campus Dining for Students

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Students with food allergies need dining options they can trust. Our dedicated allergen friendly programs, highly trained teams and thoughtful processes provide safe, inclusive food allergy accommodations that empower students to dine on campus with confidence.

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youth under 18 have a food allergy
children have a food allergy
are severe or life-threatening
teens practice food avoidance

Allergen friendly programs support student safety

Food allergy management on campus can be overwhelming for college students. Sodexo's dedicated prep stations, detailed menus, allergy-trained teams and cross-contamination prevention protocols support students every day with meals they can trust.

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Simple Servings: Dedicated dining for students with complex food allergies

Food that’s free from eight of the nine most common allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame. With dedicated equipment to prevent cross-contamination, gluten-free options, certified allergen-free ingredients and trained staff, students can dine with confidence.

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Simply 3: More choices in allergen-friendly dining

A destination station focused on three of the most commonly avoided allergens: milk, nuts and gluten. Whether they’re craving a safe spin on a craveable classic or a fresh salad, Simply 3 provides students with food allergies an inclusive dining experience without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.

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Simple Zone: Flexible and customizable allergen-friendly options

Simple Zone gives students more control with a self-serve pantry featuring gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free options. With customizable ingredients, dedicated appliances and grab-and-go convenience, students can trust they are safe to dine their way.

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Allergen protocols for safer dining experiences
Dedicated safety procedures, routine quality checks and unwavering operational standards create consistent food allergy management and safer meal preparation across campus dining spaces.
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Food allergen trained and certified staff
Dining teams receive specialized training and certification to strengthen allergen awareness, safe food handling practices and procedures that help reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
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Ingredient transparency and cross-contamination prevention
Detailed menu labeling and dedicated allergen-free preparation practices support cross-contact prevention and cultivate inclusive and informed dining experiences for students with food allergies on campus.
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Safe, reliable programs with ongoing expert guidance
Registered dietitians, chefs and industry partners develop and continually support allergy-friendly student dining solutions through audits and ongoing improvements that reinforce student safety and trust.
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Colleges accommodate students with food allergies in campus dining by providing safe, satisfying allergen-friendly dining options supported by expert guidance, ingredient transparency and strict allergen safety protocols. Sodexo’s dedicated prep stations, detailed menus, allergy-trained teams and cross-contamination prevention practices create inclusive dining experiences students can not only trust, but also enjoy.
Campus dining teams help prevent cross-contact and ensure food allergy safety through the use of dedicated allergen-free equipment, isolated preparation areas and certified allergen-free ingredients, supported by clear communication of ingredients and highly-trained staff. These safeguards support consistent food allergy management and offer students with food allergies safe dining experiences they can trust.

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Resident Dining

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Facilities Management

Food allergy accommodations in college dining

Allergen friendly programs support student safety

Simple Servings: Dedicated dining for students with complex food allergies

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Simply 3: More choices in allergen-friendly dining

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Simple Zone: Flexible and customizable allergen-friendly options

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Allergen protocols for safer dining experiences

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Food allergen trained and certified staff

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Ingredient transparency and cross-contamination prevention

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Safe, reliable programs with ongoing expert guidance

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Explore our Campus services

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FAQs

How do colleges accommodate students with food allergies in campus dining?

What allergen-friendly dining programs are available for students with food allergies?

How are dining staff trained to safely manage food allergies on campus?

How do campus dining teams prevent cross-contact and ensure food allergy safety?

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Simple Servings: Dedicated dining for students with complex food allergies

Simply 3: More choices in allergen-friendly dining

Simple Zone: Flexible and customizable allergen-friendly options

Allergen protocols for safer dining experiences

Food allergen trained and certified staff

Ingredient transparency and cross-contamination prevention

Safe, reliable programs with ongoing expert guidance

Explore our Campus services

FAQs

How do colleges accommodate students with food allergies in campus dining?

What allergen-friendly dining programs are available for students with food allergies?

How are dining staff trained to safely manage food allergies on campus?

How do campus dining teams prevent cross-contact and ensure food allergy safety?

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FAQs 