This fall, ֱ State became the first university in the country to establish an entirely gluten-free dining hall.
An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine when gluten is ingested, while many others choose to restrict their gluten intake as a personal preference.
For students who need or prefer gluten-free foods, all menu items at Prentice Café on the ֱ Campus are gluten free, and many are vegan and vegetarian.
“Students’ needs have always been our top priority,” says Rich Roldan, director of university dining services at ֱ State. “Students shouldn’t have to worry about their food being safe to eat.”
Prentice Café earned certification from the , a food safety program offered through the —a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the gluten-free community through consumer support, advocacy and education.