Ivy Tech, Beebs & Bubs Partner For "Meals On The Go" Program

According to Feeding America, nearly 11% of Dearborn County residents are “food insecure” meaning they lack the financial resources to provide food needed for their households. 

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Ivy Tech Community College’s Lawrenceburg campus has partnered with a local restaurant to provide students with free meals on select dates throughout the summer semester.   

Beebs & Bubs Ameri-Cafe will provide the meals at the Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg campus. The initiative, called “Meals on the Go,” was formed after a survey indicated reliable access to nutritious food was among the top requests by students. According to Feeding America, nearly 11% of Dearborn County residents are “food insecure” meaning they lack the financial resources to provide food needed for their households. 

“We know that to impact food insecurity, we need to not only provide access to nutritious food in the here and now, but address the underlying issues that cause food insecurity in the first place: education and poverty,” said Shakira Grubbs, Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg vice chancellor for enrollment services and student success. “Beebs & Bubs is taking on the first issue by providing these free meals and Ivy Tech is addressing the deeper issues by providing pathways for education and employment in high-wage fields.” 

Free “Meals on the Go” will be available to Ivy Tech students after 10:30 a.m. at the Express Enrollment Center at the Lawrenceburg Riverfront Campus (50 Walnut St.) on the following dates while supplies last:

● June 26 and 27

● July 1 and 2

● July 10 and 11

● July 15 and 16

● July 24 and 25

● July 29 and 30  

Meals are served in a custom Ivy Tech lunch bag provided by Beebs and Bubs and include a sandwich, fruit, chips, and a cookie. Vegan options are available as well. 

For more information about the partnership, contact Shakira Grubbs, Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg vice chancellor for enrollment services and student success at sgrubbs5@ivytech.edu.