From: Crystal Watts
Date: May 8
Subject: Resource Info! A special message from your Swipe Out Hunger team
Hello, as one of our 2025/2026 Swipe Out Hunger recipients let me say just how much of a privilege it has been to serve you this year. The partnership between Sodexo and the Community Engagement Office has made a way for you to rely on meal swipes when times are tough. This year was even more difficult with economic pressures like inflation and government shutdowns impacting SNAP benefits. As administrators for this program, we (Crystal Watts & Jessica Swenstad) remained aware of these struggles and met with many of you as you navigated finding food beyond the dining center.
Thank you for advocating for your needs and for reaching out when life is hard. Asking for help is the best thing you can do! Food should never be arbitrary when trying to get an education.
The Swipe Out Hunger application form is now closed. The University Dining Center is closed as of this Friday, May 8 at 1:30 PM. Any remaining swipes be pulled back from your mav cards and added back into the pool for next year.
As you go into the summer months, we want you to be aware of local resources to help aid in your nutrition. Please explore these options as many of them are free or very low cost. If you have any questions please reach out and we can try to connect you with food resources as best we can.
Have a safe, restful, and fun summer. We will be here to serve you again in the fall.
Mankato Area Food Resources