University opens allergen-focused pantry in dining hall

In an effort to provide meal options for students with food allergies, Southern Oregon University has rolled out an allergen-focused pantry, The Nest, in its dining hall, reports The Ashland Daily Tidings.

Before entering The Nest, students need to be approved for special accommodations to use the pantry, a process that includes meeting with a dietitian, according to The Daily Tidings.

Students at the Ashland, Ore., university can pay for food by using their meal swipes as they would in the dining hall and are required to wear gloves inside the pantry to prevent cross-contamination.

The Nest is stocked with dry food supplied by the university—including products free of soy, dairy, gluten and nuts—and has a freezer, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, panini press and waffle maker.

Check out the full story at The Ashland Daily Tidings.