Conference Session

2017-11-11

"Super Co-Op: A California USDA Foods Cooperative"
Key Areas: Operations
Session: Session C - Saturday, November 11th: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

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Speaker(s): Stephanie Bruce - Nutrition Services Director, Palm Springs Unified School District
Andrew Soliz - Director of Child Nutrition Services, San Mateo-Foster City School District
Heather Sloan - Director, Child Nutrition, Alta Loma School District
Lynnelle Grumbles - CEO, Santa CLarita Valley School Food Services Agency

Objectives: Participants will understand how Super Co-Op works and learn best practices on managing USDA Foods entitlement through a cooperative.

Description: Are you wondering how USDA Foods cooperative work in California? This session will provide basic information about the Super Co-Op, a USDA Foods Cooperative in California, and hear best practices from a panel of Member Districts on man ageing USDA Foods entitlement funds within a cooperative. Both co-op and non co-op members are encouraged to attend to see how private co-op membership can benefit their meal programs.

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