Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Additional Resources from AEA Purchasing's Food Program

School is just around the corner- can you believe it?  As you prepare to kick off the 21-22 school year, remember to reach out to the AEA Purchasing Foods Team with questions/needs.   While one of our main responsibilities is to procure food and supplies for our members, we are also available as resources to each of you!  Here are a few things we can assist you with. 

  • Mentorship (new and existing Directors / Managers)- “buddy up” with one of the AEA Purchasing Food Team Members and connect as much or as little as you would like.  Topics can include (but are not limited to): New Director Training- the basics of school nutrition; Continuing education program development for staff; Starting a Nutrition Advisory Panel that includes students and staff, etc.  

  • Menu Development- Kids getting tired of the same old menus? We can offer some popular options to spice things up! 

  • Budget Review- Reviewing menus, invoices and staffing schedules is right up our alley.
       
  • Resource Development- Do you have an idea for a great document or resource that would help school nutrition professionals?  Share your ideas with us!  Here are some of the resources we already provide:

The possibilities are truly endless!  Reach out to one of us today and let us know how we can help.

Barb Adams- barb@aeapurchasing.org

Meg Brink- megan@aeapurchasing.org

Clif Cameron- clif@aeapurchasing.org

Molly Gilmore- molly@aeapurchasing.org 

Not an AEA Purchasing Cooperative Food Member?  We would love the opportunity to talk… email megan@aeapurchasing.org