UB Veggie Van
Welcome to the University at Buffalo's Veggie Van--your campus destination for fresh, locally grown produce and a hub of nutrition security innovation. The Veggie Van's mission is to transform the way the campus community thinks about food, making nutritious options accessible to all.
Work, volunteer and academic credit opportunities are available for summer and fall 2026. Apply today!
2026 UB Veggie Van Student Assistant Application – Fill out form
All three options below offer hands-on learning opportunities to work with the UB Veggie Van mobile market program, addressing food insecurity in a variety of ways (e.g., marketing and customer service, community engagement, nutrition education, evaluation, sustainability, financial and business processes, and more).
Paid student assistant: 10-15 hours/week. Hourly rate starts at $18 hour, depending on experience
Academic credit: typically 2-3 credits which translates to 6 to 9 hours/week
Volunteering: hours flexible
Fresh, Local Produce
The mobile farmers market brings the farm to you, offering an array of in-season, locally grown fruits and vegetables that burst with flavor and nutrition.
Affordable Choices
We understand the financial challenges many students face, which is why we're committed to providing high-quality produce at budget-friendly prices.
Community Engagement
UB Veggie Van is more than just a market. It's a space where the campus community comes together, learns and grows, strengthening bonds and building a healthier, united community.
North Campus
When: Tuesdays (Evenings): 4:30-6 p.m.
Where: Inside Hallway C of Greiner Hall
South Campus
When: Thursdays (Evenings): 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: In Goodyear Hall lobby
When: Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: In Compass Lobby of Capen Hall
When: Fridays: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: In Harriman Hall lobby
When We Buy Local, We All Grow Local
Eat Local WNY
Growing a thriving local community takes all of us working together. Our farmers work lovingly and tirelessly on their harvests. Small food producers keep our product economy local. But without our support, these cornerstones of our community can't thrive
It's up to all of us to grow Western New York - through supporting local businesses. Through buying and eating local foods and produce. Through using our dollars, our energy and our resources to be good stewards of our community.
When we invest in local food, we're investing in our neighbors. We're connecting with traditions that have stood for generations. And we're doing our part to sustain a healthy future for ourselves and our families. Because when we buy local, we all grow local.
Contact Us
Campaign website: eatlocalwny.org
Email us: info@eatlocalwny.org
The Eat Local WNY initiative is supported by FreshFix and UB School of Public Health and Health Professions through funding by the USDA.
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Participate in Research
By participating in UB Veggie Van's research studies, you're joining a collective effort to advance nutrition security and campus well-being. Your insights lay the foundation for a healthier and more vibrant campus community.