Living in Tampa Bay
Food and Groceries
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Living near the University of South Florida (ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ) offers a variety of grocery and dining options to suit every taste and budget. Whether you are looking to prepare meals at home or enjoy local cuisine, the area has something for everyone.
Below can give you a better idea of where you can find your next meal or where to find local spots to shop for personal cooking:
On-Campus Dining
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Dining Services
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Dining Services offers several meal plans for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff at a variety of price points. Students can upgrade or change their meal plans throughout the semester. They may also add Dining Dollars to their university accounts at any time through the Meal Plan link.
Feed-A-Bull Food Pantry
The university’s campus food pantry, Feed-A-Bull, is organized by the Student Health & Wellness Center and Feeding America Tampa Bay, and it's open to all students enrolled on the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Tampa campus. The pantry is located in the basement of the Student Services Building 0002, next to The Oracle’s office. Please visit the website below for more information about hours of operation of Feed-A-Bull.
Dining Around the Campus
Please review the links below to learn about the many dining options available at each of the university’s campuses.
List of Grocery Stores
The Tampa Bay area is home to diverse markets that cater to necessary dietary restrictions, culinary needs, and general interests.
The ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ campuses and its surrounding neighborhoods are home to various grocery options. Please review the links below to learn about some of the grocery shopping options in the nearby area of each campus.
Tampa Campus
General Supermarkets
Specialized Markets
- Alqassam Supermarket serves Halal groceries.
- Apna Bazaar International market serves Halal groceries.
- Jerusalem International Food Market serves Halal/Kosher groceries.
St. Petersburg Campus
General Supermarkets
Specialized Markets
- Jo-El's Kosher Deli serves Kosher groceries.
Sarasota-Manatee Campus
General Supermarkets
Specialized Markets