Faculty and Staff

Our chefs aren’t creating food just for students. We’re here to serve you, too! As an ISU employee, you can now purchase Dining Dollars and Block Plans.

Block Plans

For those who need a few meals here or there, Block plans help students save about 20% off the Dining Center door rate. Each meal may also be used as a Flex Meal in retail locations for purchases up to $13.50 in value. Blocks expire at the end of the spring semester. Additional Block plans may be purchased at any time throughout the fall and spring semesters.

2025-2026

Block PlansRate Per Block
100 Meals$1351
50 Meals$689
25 Meals$353

2026-2027

The following Rates Per Block are set to take effect in fall 2026 pending Iowa Board of Regents approval. Each meal may be used as a Flex Meal for purchases up to $13.75 in value also pending approval.

Block PlansRate Per Block
100 Meals$1378
50 Meals$703
25 Meals$360

Hawthorn's Flex Meal Deals

Enjoy even greater value at Hawthorn with their Flex Meal Deals. Now, for the cost of just one meal swipe, you can savor a delicious meal featuring 1 entree and 2 sides. No need to worry about exceeding the $13.50 value of a Flex Meal; we’ve got you covered! Treat yourself to a delightful and worry-free dining experience with Flex Meal Deals today.

Dining Dollars

Dining Dollars spend dollar for dollar at any of our locations. The best part? Buy $200 or more at a time and you get a discount!

Dining Dollar AmountDiscountPrice Per Dollar
$600+10%$0.90
$400-5907.5%$0.93
$200-3905%$0.95
$10-190 $1.00