Data & Resources
Our ever expanding database of university food service contracts.
University Food Service Basics
The state of the campus food service industry, and key terms to understand the university/contractor relationship
Make your meal plan work for you
Who makes the decisions about your campus food service?
Freedom of Information Requests
Necessary steps in submitting a freedom of information act request and a sample letter that includes important documents between your school and its food contractor
A sample contract with important sections highlighted (scroll down for the highlighted sections). An important resource to help identify the most relevant aspects of the university/contractor relationship
Guides and Models for Responsible Contracting
Policies from several schools that ensure protections for sustainable foods and fair treatment of campus workers
Low Wage Workers and Sustainability
Report on the inseparability of workers from the sustainability movement
Ideas to help you evaluate if your food service is providing the best possible service to students
UNITE HERE Local Affiliate Database
Find a UNITE HERE local near your campus
A list of similarly minded organizations
