Dining at the University of Memphis is an odd mixture of monotony and change. Last week, the on campus convenience stores located at the University Center and Tiger Den, seemed to stop carrying wraps, my go to lunch when I’m in a hurry.
Chuck Wigington, the Aramark resident district manager apologized and said, “I will have to talk to the chef because those options should have been available to students last week.” He also said they have some exciting ideas they will launch this semester. “We are going to have monthly specials,” he said.
According to Wigington,their team is currently trying to learn the basics and find their rhythm as the semester begins to get underway.
I think the same can be said for freshmen who are hungry for knowledge and food. There are a variety of food options offered on campus, but the lines can get long and the Tiger Den and UC can hurt your wallets over time.
However, there is a solution - free food.
Some campus organizations provide free food to students and, here at The Daily Helmsman, we would hate if you missed out on a free meal. I hope this information helps you meet new people, save money and, most importantly, fill your stomach.
Tops or maybe Central
Thursday the Catholic Student Center will celebrate 901 Day with free barbecue. The barbecue will be from Tops Bar-B-Q or Central BBQ. We spoke to the group’s vice president, but he wasn’t sure which. So if you are not too picky about where you get free barbecue from, this is the event for you. MEMPops, the local custom popsicle shop, may be there, but we were told not to get our hopes up. Dinner and games will begin at 5:30. They are located at 3625 Mynders Ave.
“Home cooked meal”
Each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. the Baptist Collegiate Ministers of Memphis hosts “F.L.O.W.” (Free Lunch on Wednesdays) at 469 Patterson Ave. This week they will provide a“home cooked meal,” or at least as home cooked as you can get under the circumstances. Different churches from the area provide the food, so maybe a church cooked meal? This week Kirby Woods Baptist Church will bring baked chicken, potato salad, baked beans cookies and brownies. Make sure to bring your U of M identification card.
Hot dogs and Hamburgers
Wednesday, after you’ve eaten a free lunch, you could mossy on over to Young Life, at 658 Colonial Rd., around 8 p.m. for some dinner. They will host a cookout for college students at their office, which will have games, hot dogs and hamburgers. Those who attend should park in the Target lot.
