Dining Cards 101
The easy way to say hello to delicious, hearty, healthy meals on campus — your dining card will provide you with a simple and convenient way to eat on campus and it is accepted at all seven TRU Food Service locations.
How Dining Cards Work
Load your dining card with any amount online or in person — it works just like a debit or gift card; the balance will decrease as you spend it.
Dining cards never expire.
Bonus options
When you purchase a dining card loaded with specific dollar amounts, you receive a bonus added to your total balance.
- Purchase a dining card loaded with $500 and receive $25.
- Purchase a dining card loaded with $1,000 and receive $50.
Where to use it
- The Den
- Tim Hortons
- The U&M Deli
- Starbucks
- The Workbench
- Subway
Dining card exclusives
Did you know TRU dining card holders get access to exclusive member deals throughout the year?
Dining card exclusives for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026:
- The Den – Receive a FREE pop or drip coffee with any food purchase.
- Subway – Receive a FREE medium pop with any food purchase.
Dining Cards FAQs
Have questions about your dining cards? We're here to help you learn everything you need to make the most of campus dining.
Your Dining Card Benefits
Convenient Payments
Leave your wallet at home and enjoy a quick, easy, and cash-free way to pay at participating dining locations across campus.
Flexible Spending
Load your card with any amount and use your balance whenever it suits you. Funds are deducted as you make purchases, giving you complete control over your budget.
Campus-Wide Access
Use your Dining Card at participating dining locations across the TRU campus to purchase meals, snacks, coffee, and beverages.
Budget-Friendly Convenience
A Dining Card makes it easy to plan and manage your food budget while enjoying the flexibility to spend at your own pace.
No Expiry Date
Your balance remains on your card until you use it, and you can reload funds whenever you need to.
Bonus Rewards
Receive extra value when you load qualifying amounts onto your card. Load $500 and receive a $25 bonus, or load $1,000 and receive a $50 bonus.
