What’s the Problem with Corporate Food On Campus?

Corporate food systems prioritize profit over students – here’s how that shows up on campus.

At Concordia, food services are controlled by a multinational corporation, Aramark—a company that operates in prisons, stadiums, and institutions around the world. Students have raised concerns about food quality, affordability, worker treatment, and lack of accountability.

This isn’t just about bad meals. It’s about a system where food is treated as a business, not a right. For many residence on campus, you’re required to pay thousands for food you may not even want to eat.

Here’s what’s really going on—and why students are pushing for something better.