CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: UMASS DINING OPERATIONS FAQ
UMass Dining is committed to the health & safety of our students, faculty and staff. We are following guidelines set by our local, state and national health officials; we routinely monitor our dining facilities; we have implemented additional sanitation measures to ensure customer safety; and we are in constant contact with the campus community.

MEAL PLAN UPDATES

• All students who have not used their meal plans since March 22 will automatically receive a partial reimbursement for their meal plan during the month of April.  You do not need to do anything to receive your reimbursement. Please see details on the Bursar’s Office website https://www.umass.edu/bursar/cost-adjustments-spring-2020-faqs.
• Additionally, students on an Off-Campus meal plan who have USED their meal plan AFTER March 22, can request a partial reimbursement by contacting the Meal Plan Office [email protected] by end of day April 3rd.  We need for you to contact us because many students have asked to remain on their Off-Campus meal plan through the end of the semester.
• Students with additional questions about their meal plans can contact the meal plan office at 413-545-5380.

HOURS OF OPERATION
The following locations are currently open and ready to serve you!

• Blue Wall (Sunday – Friday, 8am – 9pm & Saturday, 8am – 7pm)

Face Coverings
Due to the Governor’s Order as of May 6th, all customers are required to wear a face covering.

FAQ
Q: Can I dine in with friends?
A: Unfortunately no, we are promoting social distancing to ensure the safety of our guests and staff; at this time we are only allowing Grab ‘n Go and Take Out orders.
Q: What menu is available for Grab ‘N Go and Takeout orders?
A: UMass Dining continues to serve award-winning meals at our open locations, you will be given a compostable To-Go container for orders. To view current menus, please download and view the UMass Dining App HERE.
Q: What steps are your employees doing to ensure the health & safety of our community?
A: In collaboration with the university Health Services Inspection team, we are practicing the following protocol at all locations, open and closed.

• To Go only options in all locations
• Limited guest counts and must present a UMass ID to enter
• All guests are required to wear a face covering
• Frequent Hand-Washing
• Increased surface cleaning
• Social Distancing
• Encouraging staff who feel unwell to stay home
• Promoting best practices via digital screens and employee video tutorials

Q: What if I am food insecure and need assistance?
A: UMass Dining has a No Student Goes Hungry Meal Policy. For students who are not on a meal plan, we have a supplemental meal swipe program that provides immediate assistance to any UMass undergraduate student experiencing food insecurity. For more information about our food security initiatives, please visit: https://umassdining.com/food-security-initiatives

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information regarding the University’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit www.umass.edu/coronavirus/