Locally grown
TRU Food Services is passionate about food, including where our food comes from. Our goal is to provide
delicious and affordable meals and do our best to include sustainable options such as sourcing from local
suppliers, which can sometimes be a challenge in our four-season climate. As part of our dedication to
adding more local items to our menus, TRU is a Feed BC Partner. Feed BC in the public post-secondary sector
is a partnership initiative led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food with the Ministry of Post-Secondary
Education and Future Skills, and 20 public post-secondary institutions (PSIs).
TRU has surpassed the goal set by Feed BC of 30 percent of all food purchased being locally sourced from
within BC. When visiting the retail outlets on campus, look for our local food label. All of the menu items
at our retail locations that have locally sourced ingredients or are locally sourced, will be labelled as
local food.
Waste minimization and recycling
- All of our organic food waste is composted from each location
- We ensure that all of our packaging and materials are properly recycled
- All of our food waste is measured and tracked to provide data to assist in reducing future waste
- Zero-waste stations can be found at all our locations to promote proper waste disposal
- 100 percent of our fryer oil is recycled
- Our napkins are biodegradable and made from 100 percent recycled content
- Our to-go cutlery is BPI compostable
- Our to-go packaging is either 100 percent recyclable, biodegradable or BPI compostable
- TRU Fill it Forward
Energy savings and efficient operations
- The hot water used in our kitchen is supplied by a solar hot water system on the roof of the Campus
Activity Centre
- Our kitchen uses a state-of-the-art ventilation demand system to reduce heated air escaping through the
exhaust fans when not in use
- Plugged-in equipment is unplugged if not in use
- Lights are turned off in locations when they are not in use
- Many of the vending machines on campus are motion-censored so the mechanical components and lights only
work when people are near the machine
Look for these symbols
No gluten
Our No Gluten menu icon identifies items that are made without
gluten ingredients to assist those avoiding gluten in their diet.
Halal
Our Halal menu icon identifies menu items that contain Halal
permitted foods and exclude all Haram ingredients.
Vegan
Our Vegan menu icon identifies foods that are made from plantbased ingredients only. Vegan diets
exclude eggs, milk and dairy products, honey, and other animal-derived ingredients.
Vegetarian
Our Vegetarian menu icon identifies foods that fit a lacto-ovo
vegetarian diet. Lacto-ovo vegetarian diets exclude meat, fish, and
poultry but include eggs, honey, milk and dairy products.
Locally grown
Our Locally Grown menu icon identifies menu items that are made
with majority of ingredients sourced (grown or raised) within your
province or region.
Plant forward
Our Plant Forward menu icon identifies menu items that contain 2
oz (60 g) or less of animal-based protein per serving.
No dairy
Our No Dairy menu icon identifies items that are made without milk
ingredients to assist those avoiding dairy in their diet.
Sustainable seafood
Our Sustainable Seafood menu icon identifies ingredients that are
third-party certified as sustainably sourced.
* Note: due to the nature of our kitchen, we can’t guarantee cross-contamination with dairy allergens, wheat allergens, or
other gluten sources won’t occur.
Cool Food Pledge
Aramark commits to reduce greenhouse (GHG) emissions in the U.S. from food 25% by 2030.
By signing the Cool Food Pledge, Aramark joins a movement of companies and organizations
committed to significantly cutting food-related carbon emissions. The food they purchase and
serve is the most significant portion of their total emissions, so signing the Cool Food Pledge
ensures Aramark has a specific commitment to reduce their largest source of emissions.
Cool Food Meals is World Resources Institute’s (WRI) climate-friendly menu labeling program.
WRI measures the carbon footprint of recipes to identify items that meet Cool Food Meals
criteria, based on the total emissions associated with the ingredients and the land used to
produce the meal. If a dish’s carbon footprint falls below an established per-meal threshold and
meets nutrition safeguards, it is approved as a Cool Food Meal.
Too Good to Go
Tackle food waste and insecurity effortlessly with the Too Good To Go app.
Discover surplus food: Explore which campus locations have leftover food available for you to
save and enjoy at more than 50% off. Grab surprise bags filled with delightful treats like donuts,
sandwiches, salads and bakery items.
Getting started:
- Download the Too Good To Go app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Sign up for an account.
- Favorite your preferred campus locations to receive alerts and notifications when
items become available.
Participating locations:
- Tim Hortons
- The U&M Deli
- The Workbench
- Starbucks
Please note: Too Good To Go orders are managed by Aramark Canada, not TRU.
Browse the Too Good To Go Website
