Student Meal Prep Program

Free meal prep sessions for NIU students.

No kitchen? No problem.

Join us in the kitchens of the NIU School of Nutrition and Dietetics to prepare delicious, nutritious meals you can reheat in the microwave.

We provide:

• Free ingredients
• Fresh produce from NIU’s Anderson Market Garden
• Kitchen equipment for your use
• Recipes
• Reusable containers
• Help with techniques, tips and troubleshooting

You provide:

• A set of hands and an open mind to try new recipes!

Fast Facts

In the spring of 2024, our meal prep program provided 450 meals to 84 NIU students. Of those students, 32% use the food pantry, 75% don’t have access to a kitchen and 66% do not have access to three meals a day.

Special thanks to our partners at Undeniably Dairy for providing food for the meal prep program.