Q: A member of our contingent is lactose intolerant. Are there are special meals available at NOAC, and who do we need to contact about it?
A:
So far, the NOAC 2000 Food Manager has received about 60 requests
for special meals or other special food
considerations. UTK tells us that they are able to
accommodate virtually all special meal requests in
any of their dining halls.
For those who are lactose intolerant, they tell us that there should be no problem as long as they stay away from the obvious milk, ice cream, puddings and creamy looking soups and casseroles. Our contact is checking as to whether they put milk in their mashed potatoes.
The exception to this is Kosher. Kosher participants will eat in the staff dining facility because that is the only place that this menu will be available. We did not collect special meal requests from staff members in advance. Therefore, it would be best if those staff members requiring Kosher meals corresponded with Jay Schnapp, in advance. This would help us be sure of our meal count. Also, these staff members should make their Kosher food request known at the time of arrival on campus to register. It is noted that 'The Nine Days' begin on the night of July 31, and meat meals will not likely be available after that time.
The NOAC 2000 Food Manager is Jay Schnapp. He can be reached at jschnapp@pipeline.com.
Revised 07/17/00.