Following the end of the fall term, the University of Oregon is providing a limited list of food resources for students who are staying on or near campus over winter break.  

On Dec. 12, 2024, and Jan. 3, 2025, the Student Sustainability Center and LGBTESS will supply students with free food at their Produce Drops. 

Basic Needs Coordinator for Food Security and Community Access Initiatives Madeline Hager said there will be multiple off-campus resources available to students while campus is closed. 

“This [off-campus resource] includes local food pantries, hot meal sites and FOOD for Lane County’s Trillium Produce Plus program,” Hagar said. “Eligible students can also continue to utilize or apply for SNAP benefits.”

Hager also recommended that students check out the Oregon Food Finder tool, which can “be used to locate free food across the state.” 

According to Hagar, the Student Food Pantry, UO’s off-campus food pantry, will be closed over break. 

UO Spokesperson Eric Howald said that Duck Rides, a UO transportation service, will also not be available over the break.

Farther from campus, the Weekend Burrito Brigade provides vegan meals to those in need across the Eugene and Springfield area. 

Most of the vendors in the Erb Memorial Union will remain open over break, including Chipotle, Chicken Bonz and Subway, according to Howald. 

Jamba Juice in the EMU will close for most of the winter break from Dec. 16, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025. 

UO students who requested to remain in their dorm rooms from Dec. 14, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, were charged $36 a day, or a total price of $792, to room over winter break.

Residents will not receive any boarding amenities, as the $792 fee only covers rooming. 

Regardless of the fees, the dining halls will be closed over winter break.

But for students staying in their dorms, they will be given access to a community kitchen in one of the residence halls, according to Bryson Beck, the director of promotions and student recruitment.