  {"id":8937,"date":"2025-12-08T15:08:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/?page_id=8937"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:52:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:52:46","slug":"potluck-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/potluck-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Potluck Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Food &amp; Vending Services is here to support your efforts to make gatherings both fun and successful. To ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, we kindly ask that the following guidelines be strictly followed. If you have any additional questions or need assistance while planning your potluck, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/12\/Banner-2-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/12\/Banner-2-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/12\/Banner-2-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/12\/Banner-2-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/12\/Banner-2-2048x1170.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/tuus\/\">TUUS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/food-nutrition\/food-safety\/food-allergies-intolerances\/food-allergies.html\">Common food allergens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/food-safety\/\">Food safety guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c75dad1402a43e260b01c380af8fd989\" style=\"background-color:#810001\">General guidelines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Restricted attendance<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Potluck must be private events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are restricted to formally recognized members of a specific group, such as campus<br>departments, groups of departments, student groups, or student organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potlucks cannot be open to the general University community or general student<br>population<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Location restrictions<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Potlucks cannot occur in public spaces on campus, including cafeterias, dining halls,<br>hallways, lounges, or other communal areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission to use a designated space must be obtained from the space administrator or through the <strong>Temporary Use of University Space (TUUS) <\/strong>office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">No advertising or fundraising<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advertising potlucks, either within or outside the group, is prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundraising through potlucks is <strong>not permitted under any circumstances<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-be048f20ebd1e27b4dacbe21dd634552\" style=\"background-color:#810001\">Food safety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group representative responsibilities<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appoint a representative to document:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The food items being served.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The location where the items were prepared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A list of ingredients for each dish to ensure transparency and manage potential allergens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The representative should proactively identify attendees with food allergies or<br>sensitivities so that special attention can be provided to ensure their safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Food allergen labeling<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strongly Suggested: All dishes should be clearly labeled with their ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labels should specifically indicate if the dish contains any of the following main allergens:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peanuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shellfish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheat (gluten)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To minimize risk, we recommend avoiding foods containing these common allergens whenever possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Food Preparation Standards<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food must be prepared by individuals who:\n<ul 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