Allergies & Intolerances

Your Responsibility

For students who self-identify with specific dietary needs, it is crucial to do the following:

• Contact Marisa Donatello, MS, RD to schedule a time to learn about specific dietary offerings (vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, etc.) in our facilities. Any additional questions you have about dining on campus can be discussed during this time. 
• Please vocalize your allergy, dietary concerns, or questions to the chefs or dining staff so we can connect you with a full-time allergen-trained employee to make your meal. 
• Pay attention to signage, labels, and digital screens in all dining locations that educate you about food options that are safe for you. Do not be afraid to ask dining staff what a label or sign represents if you are unsure. 
• Avoid foods you are unsure of or ask the dining manager for more information when in doubt.
• Familiarize yourself with our Allergy Disclaimer and Nutrition Labeling system, which can help you identify food allergens, gluten, pork, beef, and vegan/vegetarian options.
• Know how to identify symptoms of allergic reactions/anaphylaxis and how to tell someone you are having a reaction. 
• Carry emergency contact information and medication (if applicable) at all times, and know how to administer medication to treat an allergic reaction properly. 
• Register your allergen(s) with the RIT Disability Services Office to receive accommodations, as outlined here.

Meet Marisa Donatello, our Registered Dietitian, who is here to help you customize your meals to meet your specific dietary needs.

Services to support you eating on campus: 

Schedule an Appointment 

If you are interested in nutrition counseling for a medical condition or want general nutrition counseling, make an appointment with Kelly Read, the Student Health Center dietitian via the RIT Wellness Portal. Students do not need a referral from a medical provider to schedule an appointment with the Student Health Center dietitian. 

We have partnered with FD MealPlanner, a web-based application that provides nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information. Download the FD MealPlanner app on Google Play or the App Store, or utilize the platform on your desktop at fdmealplanner.com.

Create a Profile

You can register and create a personal profile, which allows you to save your locations and preferences. You will be required to create a profile and you can have multiple profiles.

1. Navigate to fdmealplanner.com
2. Select Register
3. Complete the required fields and create an avatar if desired.
4. Search for RIT and select for your home location.
5. Assign any food allergens pertinent to your profile.

How to Use FD MealPlanner

1. Search for the name of one of our dining locations to navigate to the menu.
2. Click on the meal period to view the menu.
3. If you have a language preference, set it from the drop-down in the top right.
4. A calendar view of menus for each day will appear on your screen. By default, the menu calendar will show the printable menu items. You must click the slider to see all the available menu items.
5. Click a menu item for any date to view all nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information.
6. Save your preferences so they're automatically available when you view the menu next.

Search by Ingredients and Allergens

FD MealPlanner allows you to filter menu items by allergen and dietary preference, so you know which food you can eat on campus.

Want to see the total nutritional content and allergens for your meal? Click the Build a Meal button and then select the items you want to eat. Don't forget to save your preferences!

Gracie’s is a peanut and tree-nut-free facility (except for coconut). Our staff verifies every food item used in Gracie’s production to ensure it does not contain peanuts or tree nuts. Additionally, we ensure that the food does not come into contact with these allergens during the manufacturing process.

The Simply Eats station at Gracie’s does not contain 8 of the top 9 allergens: peanuts, tree nuts (except coconut), wheat, gluten, egg, milk, shellfish, fish, and sesame. However, it does serve products that contain soy. The purple serving utensils identify this station, and our chef wears a purple chef's coat.