Building community through dining at SUNY campuses

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One shared mission: student success

For nearly four decades, Sodexo has partnered with SUNY campuses to elevate the student experience. Food is a top driver of student engagement, and campus dining is a powerful opportunity to create shared experiences that foster a sense of belonging and propel students to flourish.

 

From fostering innovation in campus kitchens to helping students build lifelong connections, we’re proud of the stories that show how dining can shape a thriving campus culture.

 

Whether you’re celebrating a long-standing partnership or exploring new possibilities, discover how Sodexo continues to drive meaningful impact — on campus and beyond.

Stories that feed connection, growth and impact

  • Dining Initiatives That Fuel Student Success

    From hands-on cooking workshops to culturally immersive culinary experiences, SUNY and Sodexo are creating dining initiatives that help students embrace broader perspectives.
    Chefs Bruno Souza and Tayuane Gorziza from Brazil at SUNY Delhi.
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  • Creating Opportunities for Authentic Connection

    Sodexo is transforming campus dining into spaces for authentic connection, empowering students through shared meals, engagement efforts and opportunities to lead. 
    Hobart and William Smith Colleges students at their first-ever Community Table dinner event.
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  • Culinary Experiences That Spark Connection

    Students at Binghamton University gathered for a fun, interactive cooking showdown, the culmination of a unique externship program bringing experiential learning to life.
    Culinary competitors smiling together with the Binghamton dining team.
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  • Global Internships Foster Growth and Exploration

    UAlbany and SUNY Oneonta students recently embarked on an international journey to gain invaluable real-world experience through Sodexo’s Global Internship Program.
    Group of interns gathered closely around a table, engaged in a lively discussion.
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  • From Campus Kitchens to Community Impact

    Sodexo is going beyond the dining hall to strengthen New York communities through impactful events and student-led initiatives — building connection and shared success.
    Sodexo employees posing together at the Dick’s Open Draw Party event.
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  • New Retail Dining Concepts Coming to Campuses

    Three new fast-casual dining concepts provide fresh flavors, exciting experiences and comforting foods designed for Gen Z’s appetite for authenticity and bold flavor.
    Snapshots of three dining concepts: Mediterra, Dilli Haat and Prime Time Pattys.
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  • Prioritizing Sustainability at SUNY Campuses

    Through student engagement and smart practices, SUNY and Sodexo are redefining sustainability — creating lasting impact both on campus and in the broader community.
    Two friends sit on a checkered blanket in a park, sharing a meal from reusable containers and smiling as they chat.
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In the spotlight…

Students in Binghamton University’s Food Recovery Network prepare meals for donation in a campus kitchen.

Turning Campus Surplus into Community Support

At Binghamton University, a revitalized partnership between the Food Recovery Network, University Dining Services, and Sodexo is turning surplus food into meaningful community impact. Student volunteers recover and donate thousands of pounds of meals each year to the campus food pantry and local organizations, helping fight food insecurity while reducing waste. With growing engagement and new partnerships, the program highlights the impact of student-led sustainability and community care.
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