RIT becomes first university in NY State to have a 50% plant-based menu

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Institute of Technology has become the first university in New York State to have a 50% plant-based menu at its dining halls.

RIT says it serves around 4,000 plant-based meals a day, made possible through a three-year collaboration between RIT Dining and Humane World for Animals. That’s an organization that partners with schools, hospitals, and corporations to expand plant-based options.

The university says offering more plant-based meals helps to promote environmental sustainability. In a campus survey, 82% of RIT students said they supported offering more plant-based meals. Some of the most popular dishes include the bibimbap bowl, blackened tofu steak, and tempeh Reuben.

The university signed a pledge in 2023 to expand its plant-based options.

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