The goal of “Swipes for Seahawks” is to provide UNCW students who are experiencing food insecurity access to healthy and well-balanced meals in our campus dining halls.
Swipes for Seahawks
According to a survey done by the national organization, , that supports meal swipe donation programs like Swipes for Seahawks, thanks to donation programs like ours:
63% of students feel less stress and anxiety about where they get their next meal
65% of students are able to eat more regularly
61% of students feel that their college is more supportive of students like them
“My academic performance has improved, socially I feel more connected to campus, and my mental health is much better on the days when I am able to eat on campus.”
UNCW students experiencing food insecurity are eligible to apply for meal swipe assistance during the fall and spring semesters (swipes are not available in the summer). You must be currently enrolled and can apply by completing the on-line application. Please allow at least two business days for us to process your application. Our team will follow up via email once the application has been reviewed. If approved, meals will be added to your OneCard for immediate use. If approved, FIVE (5) meals will be added to your OneCard for immediate use, and student are eligible for one allocation per semester. This program is intended to provide gap assistance, not a full meal plan. For additional support in addressing food insecurity, please check out Hawk’s Harvest student food pantry.
