Meet Alex Chen, a second-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo who often finds themselves craving tasty snacks and bulk groceries. Despite their busy schedule filled with co-op interviews and group projects, Alex loves hosting study sessions with friends but is frustrated by the long trek to the nearest Costco. Growing up in a suburban neighborhood, Alex is used to having easy access to stores, and now finds the distance a hurdle in their quest for affordable food options during late-night study marathons.