How do I purchase groceries in the Market?
Each residence receives a Market Card that has to be brought to The Market in order to make purchases. The amount on the card is based on the number of students living in a particular residence. Simply present your card to The Market cashier, who will scan your card. Your purchases are then deducted from your account.
How do I budget for Grocery spending in the Market?
Each student living in regular residence is allotted $925 to spend in The Market for the duration of the school year. This makes for a total of $7400 spending money for a residence of 8 students. Divided by 32 weeks in the academic year, each residence consisting of 8 students is able to spend approximately $232 per week.
What Happens to my Leftover Monies?
Currently Redeemer's food plan is the minimum dollar amount in order for us to qualify as a tax exempt food plan. The Flex dollars will be loaded on your Campus Card at the beginning of the Academic year and it will be up to you to spend what you want when you want. Because meal plans are non refundable and because we want students to eat well we encourage the use of all funds available. Flex dollars can be used at both the Food Court and the Market. Any left over grocery money on your Market Card or flex money on your Campus Card is forfeited on the last day of exams.
Are Grocery Carts allowed on Campus?
Redeemer University College provides one shopping cart per dorm. A unique feature is that these carts fold up so they can be stored conveniently inside closets, or in other concealed spaces. Grocery carts from area stores are not permitted on campus.
What happens if I lose my card?
RUC Express Card
If your card is lost or stolen, your account can be deactivated to protect the money. If you find your card after it was reported lost, you can reactivate it. There are two ways to deactivate/reactivate your R/UC Express:
1. Campus Services Office: Come to the Campus Services office located beside the Auditorium or call us at (905) 648 – 2131 ext. 4124 to deactivate your card. Reactivation requests are only handled in person and require at least one piece of photo ID.
2.
Online: students can manage their R/UC Express account online 24/7.
If you require a replacement card, please come to the Campus Services office. A fee of $20.00 will apply.
Market Card
Students on The Redeemer Food Plan receive ONE Market Card per residence. In order to protect your account to The Market, a lost card should be reported to Campus Services, at campusservices@redeemer.ca or ext. 4214, to deactivate your account. Please visit the Market Manager to order a new card.
Is my Food Plan or Convenience Cash transferable to someone else?
Due to Provincial Tax Laws your Food Plan is not transferable. Convenience Cash purchased by itself, is not transferable, but can be carried over to your next academic year. Convenience Cash purchased separately is refundable (subject to an Administrative Charge of $25.00) or can be carried over from one academic year to the next.
What kitchen supplies are provided?
The items listed below are supplied in each residence: plastic bowls (set of three), colander, large roasting pan, frying pan, kettle, teapot, pyrex baking dish, set of three pots and pans, stainless steel bowl, assorted large pans, serving spoon, wooden spoons, potato masher, spatula & rubber spatula, cutting board, muffin tin, lasagna pan (large pyrex), microwave, cookie sheet, grater, can opener, wisk, soup ladle, paring knife, large knife, tongs, large fork, potato peeler, ice cube trays, vacuum dish rack, cutlery tray, juice jug, milk jug, measuring cup, broom, dust pan, kitchen garbage can, bathroom garbage cans, toilet brush set, toilet plunger and closet organizers.