Saint Vincent College, in proud partnership with Parkhurst Dining for over 25 years, is dedicated to providing an outstanding dining experience for every student.
We offer three unique dining locations on campus. The Community Center, our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, features a revolving menu of tried-and-true favorites and innovative and exciting dishes. The Shack offers grab-n-go items in the morning and an extensive menu from lunch through late night. Visit The Barista for expertly crafted coffees, smoothies and other beverages, or for a sweet treat.
Dining Center
Phone:724-805-2708
If you have special dietary needs, please contact us at svcdining@stvincent.edu.
Whether gathering with friends for dinner, studying over lunch, or grabbing a quick coffee, you will have no shortage of dining options as a Saint Vincent student. You can also be assured that food allergies and dietary restrictions are taken very seriously by our chefs, team members and management. We offer a station free of the top eight food allergens, and we have vegetarian and vegan options daily. Please contact us directly with your specific dietary needs, and we will be happy to assist you.
The Community Center is an all-you-care-to-eat dining facility. It is our main food facility on campus and is located in Placid Hall. The Community Center has several food stations, including: the Daily Dish, the main serving line filled with a variety of comfort foods; the Oven, which serves hand-tossed, homemade pizza baked in our stone oven; Bravo, our chef-run station that prepares restaurant-style dishes right before your eyes; the Grill station, which has a morning omelet station, as well as burgers and fresh-cut fries daily; the Deli, offering a variety of freshly sliced meats and cheeses you can get pressed; the Salad Bar, with more than 70 items prepared fresh each day. The Community Center accepts Meal Plans, Flex, Express, Cash, and Credit Cards. Guests can eat in the Community Center for the following rates:
| Community Center Rates | Express | Cash W/SVC ID | Cash Visitor |
| Breakfast | $7.75 | $8.25 | $9.25 |
| Lunch | $9.25 | $9.75 | $12.15 |
| Dinner | $11.25 | $12.25 | $13.80 |
The Shack provides a mobile order dining experience as well as in person ordering. Here you can order food on the fly or grab a candy bar to hold you over. We offer a wide selection of options from a fresh bacon cheeseburger and a side of onion rings to a made-to-order deli wrap with a fresh cut fruit salad. Satisfy your nighttime cravings with cheese sticks and chicken tenders from our late-night menu.
On the Go options include specialty prepared sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, and more!
Features include:
Take a break between classes and visit our campus food pop-ups. You can enjoy Smiley cookies, hot chocolate, popcorn, hot pretzels and more, all provided by our dining service and free for students. It's a great way to relax and recharge. Don't miss out on the next pop-up event!
19 Meal Plan: $3510
Provides 19 meals/week plus $125 Flex Dollars/semester and 5 bonus meals/semester. Best for students who eat multiple small meals or three traditional meals a day and spend significant time on campus.
15 Meal Plan: $3419
Provides 15 meals/week plus $175 Flex Dollars/semester and 5 bonus meals/semester. Ideal for students who eat multiple small meals or three traditional meals a day and occasionally leave campus on the weekends.
12 Meal Plan: $3193
Provides 12 meals/week plus $200 Flex Dollars/semester and 5 bonus meals/semester. Great option for students who typically eat two traditional meals a day and like to spend more Flex in retail locations.
200 Block Plan: $3507
Provides 200 meals/semester which averages 13.5/week plus $175 Flex Dollars/semester and 5 bonus meals/semester. Great for students who typically eat two traditional meals a day and occasionally leave campus on the weekends.
Apartment Plan: $2773
Provides 8 meals/week plus $450 Flex Dollars/semester and 5 bonus meals/semester. Ideal for students who typically make most meals in their apartment and eat in the dining hall once a day. *Students who are interested in this plan must reside in the Rooney Hall apartments.
Commuter Meal Plan: $1154
Provides 5 meals/week plus $75 Flex Dollars/semester. Great for students who eat one meal a day on campus. *Students who are interested in this plan must be currently enrolled as a student teacher or be a commuter student.
Incoming freshman are required to purchase the 19 Meal Plan or 15 Meal Plan, all other options are only available to upperclassmen.
Meal plans can be changed in the Residence Life Office the first week of each semester.
For information on meal plans and pricing, please contact Dining Office Manager Marty Radocaj at 724-805-2709 or marty.radocaj@stvincent.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I use a meal swipe/board meal?
A: Meal swipes are accepted in the mornings from 8 am – 10 am at the Barista, all day at the Shack, and all day at the Community Center. One meal swipe per day can be used at the Barista and one per day at the Shack.
Q: Where can I use Flex/Express?
A: Flex and Express can be used at any of the dining locations. Let the cashier know which you want to use.
Q: How can I check my balance?
A: You can stop by the Dining Office between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or download the free GET app to view your balance anytime.
Q: How can I add more Flex?
A: Additional Flex cannot be purchased because it comes packaged with the meal plan. However, you can purchase Express Dollars. Express Dollars can be added at the Dining Office via cash, check, credit/debit or through the GET app. They are used the same as Flex, as a declining balance.
Express Dollars are a great option for all students, commuter or resident, to supplement a meal plan.
Q: Do swipes/Flex/Express carry over?
A: All meal swipes and Flex expire at the end of each semester. Express runs through the academic year and will expire at the end of the spring semester.
Q: When do meals reset for the week?
A: If you have a weekly meal plan, meals per week reset between Saturday and Sunday at midnight.
Q: I have suggestions. Where can I offer feedback?
A: We love feedback! Leave your suggestions in person at the comment card station at the Shack or Community Center or click the link to our virtual comment card under our Important Links tab below. You can also scan our QR codes posted around the dining locations.
Q: I lost my SVC ID. What do I do?
A: The Public Safety Office issues SVC IDs. Head there to purchase a new ID card or request a temporary card. Then stop back in the Dining Office so we can load your meal plan onto your card.
Q: Can I bring a guest?
A: Yes! Guests are welcome to eat on campus.* Guests can pay for their meals with cash or credit/debit. You can also use a bonus meal, or Express Dollars for them to eat in the Community Center or purchase them an extra meal from the Shack.
*Following Campus Safety Guidelines. Subject to change.
If using credit/debit please stop and pay in the Dining Office.
Q: Where can I find what’s on the menu?
A: We have several ways to see what’s on the menu for the week! The menu is posted in Placid Hall outside of the Community Center, on a bulletin inside the Community Center, and it is available to view at any time on the FoodU app.
Q: Can I take food out of the dining hall?
A: The Community Center is all-you-care-to-eat but food cannot leave the dining hall, with the exception of the green box program. The Community Center features a to-go window to fulfill online orders placed on the GET App. Shack meals are packed as ready-to-go for your convenience.
Our Catering Team is eager to offer you fresh, made-from-scratch food and flavors that are designed by our chefs with your needs in mind. Our recipes come to life every day in our kitchens using the best ingredients, prepared in the freshest ways possible. We offer a wide variety of delicious options for any event, featuring local and sustainable foods, build-your-own meal concepts and special options for every diet. We’re excited for you to try our food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients!
Contact Events and Conference Services to reserve a space and create your event.
Jon Soulia, Senior General Manager
jon.soulia@stvincent.edu
724-805-2235
Jim Weirs, Director of Operations
jim.weirs@stvincent.edu
724-805-2151
Kevin Bridge, Assistant Director of Operations
kevin.bridge@stvincent.edu
724-805-2091
Dorinda Hutchison, Assistant Director of Retail
dorinda.hutchison@stvincent.edu
724-805-2158
Marty Radocaj, Office Manager
marty.radocaj@stvincent.edu
724-805-2709
Garret Treese, Executive Chef
garret.treese@stvincent.edu
724-805-2152
Dave Fortunato, Senior Catering Director
dave.fortunato@stvincent.edu
781-771-9417
Jennifer Bugay, Catering Administrator
jennifer.bugay@stvincent.edu
724-805-2711
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