PARENT RESOURCES
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Mercyhurst Dining Resources
If you ever have any questions about dining, don't hesitate to reach out.
Laker Launch Day
From Home With Love
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Laker Launch Day
From Home With Love
Mercyhurst Dining
is proud to offer the "From Home With Love" program, which gives you the opportunity to send a care package to your favorite student. These treats include a greeting card with your personal message. "From Home with Love" lets you surprise your son or daughter with a gift guaranteed to brighten their day. These special packages are the highlight of students' birthdays, holidays, exam time, or just to say you care.
Sweets and Treats Packages
Specials
Care Packages
Celebration Cake | $19.95 per cake
8" Double layer cake baked fresh here in our campus bakery.
Choice of Cake Flavor and Frosting. Please enclose information to personalize cake.
Gluten Free cake available upon request.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake | $18 per cake
A 10" chocolate chip cookie cake made fresh here in our campus bakery. Add a personalized message to your cake!
Celebration Package | $15 per package
A special package including candy, nuts, sodas, and cookies made fresh in our bakery!
Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Snowman Mug | $15 per package
This adorable Christmas package comes with 2 packages of hot cocoa, chocolate covered milk chocolate marshmallows on a stick, holiday mini marshmallow mix, candy canes & Hershey Kisses. The mug is microwave safe.
AVAILABLE NOW! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!
Get Well Package | $18 per package
This package includes a 15 oz. bottle of orange juice, 20 oz bottle of ginger ale, 20 oz bottle of Gatorade, 4 assorted tea bags, a quart of Soup of the day and Saltine crackers.
Pizza Party Package | $15 per package
This package includes a gift certificate for a large 18" pizza with up to 3 toppings and 4 cans of soda.
Fresh Fruit Basket | $20 per basket
This package includes assorted seasonal fresh fruit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Where can I use meal swipes?
Meal swipes can be used for an all-you-care-to-eat meal at Grotto Commons or 501 Grille, or as a 'Swipe a Bite' or 'Swipe at Night' meal exchange during the specified hours at the participating retail locations.
When and where can I get a 'Swipe a Bite' or 'Swipe at Night' meal exchange?
All meal plans allow students to use one swipe a day for a 'Swipe a Bite' or 'Swipe at Night' meal exchange at either The Roost Express, the Anchor Express, or 501 Grille Late Night.
The Roost Express (Swipe a Bite)
Monday - Friday: from 10 am - 3 pm
The Anchor Express Deli (Swipe at Night)
Monday - Thursday: from 9 pm to 12 am
Friday: 9 pm to 1 am
Saturday: 8 pm to 1 am
Sunday: 8 pm to 12 am
501 Grille (Swipe at Night)
Monday - Thursday: from 9 pm to 12 am
Friday: 9 pm to 1 am
Saturday: 8 pm to 1 am
Sunday: 8 pm to 12 am
What is a Hello Hurst meal kit?
Third- and fourth-year meal plans include a weekly Hello Hurst Meal Kit. These are ordered through the GET app and picked up from The Roost Express during open hours. Each kit - there are many to choose from - contains the ingredients and instructions for preparing a delicious meal that yields a hearty serving. contains ingredients ready to be prepared by students at home!
What is an Anchor Bag?
Third and fourth year students have the Anchor Bag option with the Hurst Unlimited Plan or the Green Plan. The Anchor Bag allows you to choose from over 100 items to pack your weekly bag, including items from toiletries, cleaning supplies, fresh fruit, snacks, beverages, and so much more.
What if I am a commuter?
As a commuter, you can choose any of the meal plans listed or add dining dollars to your student ID.
What are Dining Dollars?
Dining Dollars can be loaded onto your student ID through the OneCard Office. They can be used at any dining location and you save 10% at the register. You can add any dollar amount you like. Dining Dollars transfer from semester to semester.
What are Bonus Bucks?
Bonus Bucks are dollars pre-loaded to your student ID account. You can use Bonus Bucks at any of the dining locations such as The Coffee Bar, The Roost, The Roost Express, The Anchor Express or at Concessions.
What are Flex Points?
Flex Points are dollars pre-loaded to your student ID account. You can use Flex Points at any of the dining locations such as The Coffee Bar, The Roost, The Roost Express, The Anchor Express or at Concessions. With Flex Points, you also save 10% at The Coffee Bar and The Roost.
DINING HALL HOURS?
The dining halls have extensive hours to accommadate students, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night options available.
DIETARY RESTRICTION OPTIONS?
HOW TO PROVIDE DINING FEEDBACK?
DINING HALL HOURS?
The dining halls have extensive hours to accommadate students, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night options available.
DIETARY RESTRICTION OPTIONS?
HOW TO PROVIDE DINING FEEDBACK?