Grenfell Campus is moving forward with its plans to improve on-campus food services to better meet the expectations and needs of the entire campus community.

Through surveys and focus groups, consultants met with diverse groups on campus where they obtained information needed to make decisions about the future of food services at Grenfell.

As a part of enhancing food services, the campus the food court will be closed for renovations beginning May 2015 for the installation of new flooring, lighting, seating and décor. The GCSU Backlot will also undergo renovations as a part of this project. The venue will reopen as a full-service dining hall in September 2015.

Recently the steering committee for the renovations asked the Grenfell community for name suggestions for the new operator that will be the sole food service provider in the dining hall. The committee and the operator have chosen “The Grove.”

The Grove will offer quality services featuring an exciting menu, with healthy meal choices including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The Grove will also enhance campus food services with onsite professional catering.

In addition, dining hall services will be improved through expanded menus items and increased hours of operation, including breakfast, lunch, evening and weekend operations, and the introduction of an optional meal card. There will also be convenience/take-away options whereby students can finish preparing or reheat meals in their residence kitchens.

For more information on the campus dining hall project and related food services, please contact Kirk Wiseman by phone at 709-637-7184 or by email kdwiseman@grenfell.mun.ca.