LBCC has many underrepresented groups and associations, but it lacks any inclusivity regarding its array of food and snack options.
There are many students with food limitations, such as Celiac disease, who are not able to eat foods with gluten.
LBCC is in a drought of options for those who have dietary restrictions.
While the LAC location is a lot more considerate towards students with these special dietary restrictions, the TTC campus fails to provide snacks other than anything that caters to students with common eating habits.
Not all students want a $4 Starbucks coffee or Celsius, so other options should be present.
There needs to be multiple options for students to include those with allergies and dietary restrictions.
It’s unfair to assume that all LBCC students have the same eating habits.
Not only are students limited in choices, but some students are generally restricted.
Many of the shelved goods are not safe for students who have serious allergies.
Gluten and peanuts are present on both campuses, especially on LAC.
With no regard for these individuals with these allergies, some students are unable to buy food from LBCC throughout the day.
Improvements can be made to the lack of healthy and allergy-safe food options at the LAC location.
Students deserve to be able to purchase snacks and food without the worry of not being able to eat what is on the shelves.
Keeping these snacks separated for students who have serious allergies, as well as students who want healthier alternatives, is a needed precaution.
Having aisles catered to those who have specific dietary restrictions would solve this issue as an addition to the student store and vending machines.