Food Expenses
Meal Prep
One of the best ways to save money is meal prepping. Pick one free night or a Sunday afternoon to whip a batch or two of your favorite food for the week. We love a slow cooker which you can often find for $30-$40 that makes meal prep a breeze. There are a bunch of great resources for meal prepping and saving money cooking, but we like these as they do a great job of breaking down your costs:
BU Students also get access to Sargent Choice Nutrition Center through Sargent College which offers nutritional services, resources, and free workhops.
Food Insecurity
No one should go hungry and cost-cutting on food is not going to solve everyone’s money issues. There are a myriad of resources available to Boston University students who face food insecurity. We encourage you to visit the Student Wellbeing Food Resources page to find University-sponsored and local food pantries, food funding, BU Terrier Meal Share options, and more.