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Where can I use my meal plan?
Flex and Block Meals are to be used at our Residential Dining Restaurant, The Fresh Food Company.  Panther Bucks and Panther Bucks Plus can be used just like cash at all of our dining locations on both UP and BBC campuses.

Can I use a meal for a friend?
Panther Bucks may be used to treat a friend, family member, or guest.  You are the only one that can utilize your meal allowance.

Can I use my  Panther Bucks for a friend?
Yes. You can treat your friend by using your Panther Bucks Account, but only if you are present.

My family is coming for the weekend; can we eat lunch at The Fresh Food Company?
Yes, all family and friends are welcomed to our “all-you-care-to-eat dining facility. Once again, you can treat your family members by using your Panther Bucks.

Can I sell back my unused meals?

Unfortunately, meals do not carry over from one week to another or one semester to another.


What is the minimum amount I can add to my Panther Bucks?
$25.00

How does the Panther Bucks  Account work?
They work on the same principle as a bank debit card and can be used in any of our campus dining locations. Panther Bucks can be used to buy beverages, snacks or full meals for you and your friends at any of our retail dining locations: Gracie’s Grill, Pollo Tropical, Subway, Bustelo Cafe, Bene Pizza, Einstein Bros. Bagel, Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, Burger King, Miso Sushi & Noodle Bar, Breezeway Café, Starbucks Coffee (Green Library) and The Fresh Food Company. All of the Meal Membership options offer Panther Bucks!

Which is the better plan?
It depends on your class schedule, eating patterns and social life.

When does the meal plan start?
The Fall portion of your meal plan begins with lunch on Friday, the week before classes start, and ends with brunch on Sunday the week for finals. The Spring portion of your meal begins with lunch on Friday, the week before classes start, and ends with brunch Sunday the week of finals. Meals do not carry over from one week to the next; except for the Block of Meals they are good until the end of Spring semester.

How do I sign up?
Sign up on-line by clicking here or call (305) 348-3426 for more information. We are conveniently located in the Graham Center 114.

 I am going to live in Panther/Lakeview Hall, what are my meal plan options?
Included with your housing rate is a Flex 10 meal plan with $150 Panther Bucks.  You may upgrade your meals to a 14, 19 or Unlimited or upgrade your Panther Bucks.  Come by GC#114 or upgrade on line today.

Where do I get my meal card?
Your FIU student ID card identifies you as a meal plan member.

What if I lose my ID card?
Lost cards must be reported immediately to the ID office in the Graham Center or call (305) 348-3910. Note: you will not be allowed in at the Fresh Food Company without your ID.

When can I sign up for a Meal Plan? Do I have a deadline?
You can sign up anytime. We recommend you sign up by July 31st so that you can enjoy the full benefits of the plan.

 
How I find out what is for lunch for the week?
You can simply log into: www.pantherdining.com and click on This Weeks Menu or you can call (305) 348-2698.