Rensselaer Dining Services is committed to increasing local sourcing from New York business partners to drive the economic development of the communities where we do business. We proudly purchase products from over 1400 local farms to feed students and guests in the same state.

Grab Your First Box (Free!) Jump into the program and get your first Green To-Go box for free from the cashier in any dining hall when you swipe in! Available upon request only. ·No token needed yet — your box is your pass. When you’re finished: Empty it out (no leftovers, please!) Drop it in a Green To-Go return bin at any dining hall cashier. We’ll take care of the rest — every box is professionally cleaned and sanitized before going back out. When you return your box, you’ve got options: Swap it for a fresh, clean box right away OR Grab a token to save for later Using Your Token: Got a token? Just hand it over to any dining hall cashier. You’ll get a clean Green To-Go box in return. Think of your token as a “pause button”. Hold onto it until you need your next meal on the go.

We do not use any trays in our dining halls.

We do not use straws in any dining halls in order to prevent excess waste. Straws are available upon request in restaurants and cafes.

Father's powered by FoodHive provides reusable totes upon request that you can use and return when available.