Student Government Association announced the grand re-opening of The Pickle Barrel in Landrum in last night’s meeting.

The Pickle Barrel will now be a fresh produce market where students can use meal plans for healthy options.

“Now instead of making a trip out to Harvey’s or Wal-mart or waiting until the Statesboro farmers market comes to campus, you can get all your vegetables and fruits at Pickle Barrel,” Vice President of Auxiliary Affairs Garrett Green, said.

The Pickle Barrel accepts both meal plans and Eagle Express, and is a one-stop shop for all types of produce, Green said.

“It’s great because you can just run in, grab your fruits and vegetables, swipe your meal plan or Eagle Express and go,” Green said.

The specifics of The Pickle Barrel are unclear but will be clarified soon through discussions with Director of Eagle Dining Services Jeff Yawn, Green said.

“I am meeting with the director (today) to talk about the specifics, like when (are) their hours,” Green said.

SGA has noticed the request from students for more healthy food options on campus, Green said.

“The Pickle Barrel re-opened because students wanted everyday healthy food options,” Green said.

The layout of The Pickle Barrel will feature a center stand for all types of peanuts, surrounded by fruits and vegetables, Green said.

“When you walk in, they have a center stand for roasted and plain peanuts. Then as you walk around to your left, you’ll see all of the fruit you can imagine and to the right will be all the veggies,” Green said.

The anticipated big seller of The Pickle Barrel is the variety of peanuts, Green said.

“The peanuts will probably be the number one thing, especially in the South,” Green said.

Other members of SGA are glad to see healthy food options finally making their way to campus.

“I’m glad students finally have the opportunity to get fresh produce. This has been a long-standing issue for much of the student body. And, this is what SGA is about — making student opinions heard,” College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Senator Charles Glover, a sophomore psychology major, said.

Some anticipate The Pickle Barrel’s welcoming atmosphere along side the new, fresh produce options.

College of Business Administration Senator Dante Porter, a junior marketing management major, said, “I definitely like what it’s become. I came here with EIP when the Pickle Barrel was open and the Market wasn’t. And, going into the Pickle Barrel was just such a niceadjustment and a really comfortable setting. I also really like the produce idea.”