Region 5 ESC
Food Service Cooperative's
Mission

The primary focus of the Region 5 ESC Food Service Cooperative is to provide regional school districts the opportunity to administer a fiscally sound school food service operation while providing appealing, nutritious meals for the school population.

To accomplish this end, the Cooperative will:

• lessen school district staff responsiblities associated with the bidding process.
• act as a liaison between districts and vendors/brokers.
• assist districts in the implementation of the dietary guidelines with healthy menu planning strategies.
• provide required data to districts with regard to regulatory compliance purchasing issues.
• rely on district input on products and services to be offered.
• provide individualized customer service to districts.