Resources
A short list for Laurier students on the Waterloo campus. BSA does not run these services. Each link goes to the organization that does.
Food
Meals and groceries on the Waterloo campus.
- Laurier Students' UnionStudents' Union Food BankFree, confidential food and hygiene parcels. Any Laurier student can request one. Pickup, usually within 2 to 4 business days.Visit site
- Laurier Students' UnionEmergency hot mealOn the Waterloo campus, the Students' Union and Laurier Food Services can give dining hall access for one emergency meal. September to April, and not meant as ongoing support.Visit site
- LSPIRG and Martin Luther University CollegeDistroFree food every Thursday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., in MLU103 at Martin Luther University College. Bring a bag and your Laurier OneCard.Visit site
- LSPIRG and Martin Luther University CollegeFood Justice GardenA learning garden right outside Distro. LSPIRG runs it with Luther's Centre for Earth Consciousness and Gender Justice, and the food grown there goes to Distro.Visit site
Mental health and wellness
Counselling and someone to talk to.
Academic and financial help
Advising, access and money for school.
- LaurierAcademic advisingUndergraduate help with degree requirements, a major or minor, and academic rules. Graduate students should see their program advisor.Visit site
- LaurierAccessible LearningEquitable access to learning for students with a disability, or who think they may have one.Visit site
- LaurierFinancial aidOSAP, scholarships, bursaries, and funding for students from outside Ontario and students with disabilities.Visit site
International students
Help settling in.
Bangladeshi community in KW
Off campus, for students who want the wider community.
- BDKWWFBangladeshis in Kitchener-Waterloo Welfare FoundationA registered Ontario charity for Bangladeshis in Kitchener-Waterloo.Visit site
- Government of BangladeshConsulate General of Bangladesh, TorontoPassport, travel permit and other consular services for Bangladeshis. The office is in Toronto.Visit site
Links checked 31 Oct 2026. Know a service that should be here? Email [email protected].