Veronica Dirk-Pothier

I’m Veronica Dirk-Pothier (she/her) and I’m very excited to be this year’s Food Centre Coordinator! I am currently completing my BA in Psychology with a Crime, Law, and Justice Studies minor! I am also completing certificates in Criminology and Addiction & Ethics, Justice, and Law. I chose these programs because I am very passionate about social justice and I wanted to explore these concepts from different viewpoints.

I’m excited to bring my passion and experience in community programs to help address the issue of food insecurity on campus and with students as a whole! I’m looking forward to promoting accessible services to combat student hunger and help destigmatize access to food resources!

About

The USSU Food Centre was established in 2003 by the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union, in conjunction with the Saskatoon Food Bank in response to hunger on campus. Student hunger has become more prevalent because of increased tuition and limited student funding.

Students holding a valid Saskatchewan Health Card and Student ID can request an emergency food hamper at the Food Centre located in the USSU Main Office, in the Place Riel Student Centre.

USSU Food Centre Policy

Contact

Food Centre Coordinator: Veronica Dirk-Pothier
Phone: 306-966-1792
Email: food.centre@ussu.ca

Where To Find Us

The Food Centre is located at the USSU in the Place Riel

Mailing Address

Room 110 – Place Riel Student Centre
#1 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5A3

Programs & Services

uFood

uFood is a customizable emergency food hamper created by the USSU with the goal of meeting the unique dietary needs of students at the UofS. Our pantry is stocked with food options and baby items that students can choose from to create an emergency hamper that suits their needs. Students can access uFood four times per term.

To order a uFood Hamper please visit ussu.ca/ufood

Emergency Food Hampers

Emergency Food Hampers are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Food Hamper request forms are available at the USSU Office. When filling out the form, students need either a valid health card or passport.

Each student is eligible to access the Food Bank either through the USSU or at the downtown depot twice every month. Forms are due each Wednesday by 11:00am and the hampers are delivered the next day to the USSU Food Centre.

Trick-or-Eat

Trick-or-Eat is a campaign that takes place annually on Halloween to collect non-perishable food items and donations for the Saskatoon Food Bank. Approximately 200 students volunteer for Trick-or-Eat and go out to neighbourhoods to collect donations for the Food Bank. Student groups compete against one another for a chance to win the Candy Cup, given to the group that collects the most food.

Fresh Food Market

USSU Food Centre offers a fresh food market in Place Riel, as a convenient options to students looking to grab healthy snacks or groceries. This program provides fresh fruit and vegetable options at extremely low prices in order to accommodate students’ health needs.

You can find the Fresh Market set up on the main level of Place Riel, near the USSU from Tuesday – Friday 10:30am – 3:00pm. The Fresh Market is operated by volunteers, if you would like to become a volunteer, fill out the volunteer form here.