Free Lunch On Wednesday (FLOW)
Spring FLOW Dates
- January 17-April 24
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or while supplies last
- East Campus Quad
- West Campus outisde MSR
- Meal tickets distributed on a first come, first served basis.
FLOW – Spring 2024
The Associated Students of MJC (ASMJC) sponsors Free Lunch On Wednesdays (FLOW) for all currently enrolled students who have paid the student activity fee. Food Services meal tickets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis on both campuses at times listed. Student must show their Student ID to receive a meal ticket.
- FLOW times: 10am – 12pm
- FLOW tickets Distribution Locations: East Campus Quad and West Campus Outside MSR (until supplies last)
Purpose
The purpose of FLOW, since its creation, is to assist in feeding students on campus who may suffer from food insecurities.
History
In the Spring of 2016 the Office of Campus Life & Student Learning and the Associated Students of MJC were in search of a way to address food insecurities for students. Those discussions gave birth to Free Lunch on Wednesdays or FLOW. FLOW allows current MJC students to receive a free lunch each Wednesday on MJC East acampuse. FLOW is operated by Campus Life staff and funded through the student activity fee. A student who receives a FLOW lunch once has covered the cost of the Student Activity Fee. Since 2016, FLOW has fed 36,000 students at MJC. An recent increase in the student activity fee will allow FLOW to expand from 12 weeks a semester to 15 weeks per semester. 500 students a week are fed through FLOW.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does FLOW take place?
FLOW takes place during the Spring and Fall semesters on Wednesday’s from 10am-2pm located at the East Campus Quad and in the front of West Campus MSR building. *With the exception of the bolded dates listed above
*Please see schedule above
If I do not have a Student ID/Activity Sticker where and when can I get this?
Where: East Campus Student Center
Time: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
More information on Student IDs
What do I need to get an activity sticker?
You will need to show a $0 balance on your student account and that you have paid foryour student activity fee, and fill out Student Benefits Application located here:
More information on Student IDs
Do I have to sign up for FLOW each week?
No, FLOW will be provided to students on a first come, first serve bases.
Do I have to have a current Student Activity sticker and Student ID to participate in FLOW?
Yes, you will need both to participate.
If I cannot pick up FLOW myself can I have my spouse, family member, friend, or significant other pick up my meal ticket for the MJC Cafeteria?
No, the student has to be present to participate in FLOW. No one else can pick up your meal ticket. FLOW is always on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Do the meal tickets for the Cafeteria expire?
Yes, they are only valid until the last day of the semester.
Can I participate in FLOW each week or am I only allowed to receive FLOW once?
Yes, students can receive FLOW multiple times as long as there are meal tickets still available as this event is first come first serve (while supplies last).
If you are unable to make it to FLOW and need food assistance please visit the Pirates' Pantry Relief Project to learn more about basic needs assistance at MJC.