(C.A.R.E.S) Community Action Reaching Every Student
C.A.R.E.S.
Community Action Reaching Every Student
UChicago Dining, in collaboration with Chartwell’s Higher Education and with the gracious support of our students on meal plans, offers sustenance to both undergraduate and graduate students who may face hunger or opt to skip meals during Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.
2025/26
Academic Year
455
Participants Fed
187
Maroon Dollars Donated
2076
Swipes Used
1284
Swipes Donated
Frequently Asked Questions
C.A.R.E.S. provides meal assistance to undergraduate and graduate students experiencing food insecurity during Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.
Students can donate unused guest swipes and Dining Dollars through the GET app.
You can donate up to four guest swipes and up to $20 in Dining Dollars per quarter.
All donations are made through the GET app, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.