Mack Bucks is money that you can add to your Student ID anytime and can be used to purchase goods and services on and off-campus, much like a debit card. Mack Bucks can be used for GrocersPod and these off-campus locations with the exception of Ruggieri's at this time.
Bonus Dollars is money included with the purchase of your meal plan and can be used at any on-campus dining location. Bonus Dollars cannot be used for Grocer’s Pod
Meal swipes can be used at the following participating locations. Click each location for information on what each meal swipe offers.
Block plans can be purchased directly through our website or at our Dining Services office Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm. Payments can be made with Cash, Credit, Debit or Personal Check.
Resident Meal Plans are only valid per semester.
Purchased Block plans (Commuter and Faculty & Staff Plans only) do not expire and will carry over each academic year. However; all sales are final and are not transferable.
This will depend on what meal plan you have.
If you are a resident student with a resident plan, unused meal swipes do not roll over to the next week or semester.
If you are a commuter or faculty or staff member, Block Plans never expire and unused meal swipes will roll over to the next week and semester.
Absolutely. Within Sparky's we have Simple Servings entrée station featuring menus prepared without 7 of the 8 top food allergens as stated by the FDA. We also have a secured Gluten, Peanut and Tree nut Free pantry. If you need more assistance, have additional questions or want more information please contact email us at merrimackdining@merrimack.edu
Merrimack College recognizes there may be some students in the College community struggling with adequate access to food. If you would like to request meals, please email deanofstudents@merrimack.edu.
Would you like to help those who are food insecure? Please visit our Food Security Initiatives page for more information.