Dining Hall and Chartwells

Hoff Dining Commons

Xavier's Hoff Dining Commons is adorned with symbols and communications associated with the Gifts of the Ignation Heritage, the Seal of the Society of Jesus, waste reduction and climate change mitigation messaging.

Dining at Xavier strives to serve ingredients sourced from small to mid-sized local farms. A big focus of the dining hall is education, and there is a food waste collection and reduction event. Other programs are focused on minimizing the environmental impact of food, sustainable purchasing initiatives, supporting charitable initiatives, nutrition and wellness, recycling and waste reduction, and energy and water conservation. Reusable takeout boxes have also been introduced in order to prevent single-use waste.

Hoff has a 5-level vertical hydroponic grow system that produces bok choy, basil, mint, kale, lettuce, micro greens, and edible flowers that are all used in student dining meals.

Auxiliary Services Meal Donations

To further support the cry of the poor and our Jesuit values, Auxiliary Services has introduced a new online system where students can donate meals in the form of entry swipes to the Hoff Dining Commons, which can be anonymously requested by students who face food insecurity.