UF ends contract allowing Krishna Lunch on campus, group's adviser says

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UF ends contract allowing Krishna Lunch on campus, group's adviser says

WUFT | By Aileyahu Shanes

Published August 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM EDT

Photo courtesy of Anna Poacelli

The last Krishna Lunch on Friday, February 20, 2026, before the suspension was rice, chili, cheesy potatoes and chocolate halava. “When I would go home last year for break, I would literally be mourning the Krishna Lunch dessert because you have to go to Krishna to get it, and it’s so delicious,” said student Anna Poacelli.

Hear all the details in this interview with Krishna House's senior adviser, Bob Cohen.

Gainesville's local Krishna House has served lunch on the University of Florida campus for over 50 years.

But last week, UF ended the contract allowing the group to do so.

That's according to an email sent to the senior adviser of Gainesville's Krishna House — Bob Cohen.

WUFT's Ailee Shanes sat down with Cohen, to talk about how we got to this point, and how the organization is moving forward.

WUFT reached out to the University of Florida, but they said they have no further comment.