Stanford University (R&DE SDHA)
VerifiedAll short-order menus have ingredient information available upon request.
Daily menus are available at rdeapps.stanford.edu/dininghallmenu and detailed labels are provided for our core menu items in all dining halls. Our menus and labels identify ingredients, list 10 allergens (coconut, egg, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat) and indicate if a dish is vegan, vegetarian, halal or gluten-free. If an item contains ingredients made on shared equipment with an allergen, that allergen will be labeled as “made on shared equipment with [specified allergen].”
All self-serve areas have ingredient information available upon request.
In our self-service dining halls, cross-contact can occur when other students unknowingly contaminate food with an undisclosed allergen. To avoid this we suggest guests concerned with cross-contact always request a Fresh Plate. To accomplish this, please locate the designated area in each dining hall that signifies where you can request a Fresh Plate. Once you are there, a staff member will approach you to assist with your individual requirements. Simply inform the staff member of your desired food items from the available choices, and they will meticulously prepare your meal using fresh gloves and sanitized serving utensils. Your meal will be crafted from ingredients that have not come into contact with potential allergens found on the serving line.
Separately prepared meals are available through our online ordering portal and can be picked up in any of the 9 dining halls. The online menu provides a variety of allergy-friendly dishes such as gluten-free and allergy-friendly pizza, pasta, quinoa, proteins, and seasonal vegetables that can be ordered and picked up with at least 24 hours advance notice.
We have areas in each dining hall dedicated to allergy-friendly goods. These are called Purple Pantries and we keep gluten-free allergy-friendly breads, condiments, seed spreads, alternative milks (oat milk, rice milk), vegan yogurt, and allergy-friendly desserts. Please note we do allow coconut products in these spaces.
Food allergy 101 (top 8, plus sesame), celiac disease (gluten), symptoms of allergic reactions, food sensitivities, preventing cross-contact, preparing allergy-friendly foods, assisting students with food allergy questions, labeling food allergies, how to make a "Fresh Plate", emergency response protocols
All managers and chefs are certified through the AllerTrain food allergy program (dietitian on staff is an AllerTrain Master Trainer). Food-service workers receive formal food allergy training quarterly in addition to in-unit training whenever a need for education is identified.
Students work closely with their Resident Assistant (RA) and Resident Fellow (RF) to ensure safe food is provided. Residential events catered by R&DE SDHA can accommodate food allergies and special diet requests.
Ricker Dining Hall has been Stanford’s nut-sensitive dining hall for more than 10 years. No matter which residential neighborhood community you reside in, you can choose to eat some or all of your meals at our nut-sensitive dining locations. Students with peanut and tree nut allergies can request housing near Ricker in FroSoCo (Freshman Sophomore College) or Stern along with other housing-related accommodations through the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). The staff at each location receives training to support students with severe nut allergies.
For dining-related accommodations (not including meal plan exemptions), students should also contact the Residential & Dining Enterprises Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries (SDHA) Nutritionist (nutritionist@stanford.edu).
Step 1 - Provide documentation (obtain current documentation from a medical doctor)
Step 2 - Complete the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) Intake Form & submit the Request for Dining Accommodations form to R&DE SDHA
Step 3 - Meet with Disability Adviser and R&DE SDHA Nutritionist
Check out our brochure to learn more about our Food Allergies @Stanford program: http://rde.stanford.edu/dining-hospitality/eat-well-stanford
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