Sodexo General Manager Eric Goodrich and Retail Operations Manager Theresa Cianni presented highlights of St. Kate's dining options and addressed questions at a recent Parent and Family Association Advisory Council meeting.Highlights:
- Sodexo is helping students monitor their points by posting signs that indicate how many points they should have at any given point in time to ensure they have enough to last through the semester;
- Most first-year students use up their points by the end of the semester;
- Sodexo makes special efforts to purchase from local farmers/distributors on a seasonal basis. November 3, 2011, is dedicated to local farmers with a special menu that highlights the produce;
- Sodexo also offers several incentives that produce less waste. The Eco-Clam Shell ($5) allows students to purchaase a reusable plastic container to be used in the café instead of using a to-go box. The Beverage Cup ($7.99) allows students to buy a reusable plastic tumbler and reusable straw; it can be used for unlimited fountain beverage refills for the day, for $2.99.
Sodexo recognizes that some students want/need to know specifics about the menu such as ingredients and calorie count. The website provides information about menus, how to monitor points, meal plan options and descriptions, and more. Balance mind, body and soul gives St. Kate’s students access to Sodexo’s biggest nutrition resource. The site gives healthy recipes, helps them look up nutrition information, and provides access to Sodexo's registered dieticians who can answer their questions.
Finally, Sodexo offers a program called “Treats from Home” for families to send their student a special treat year-round. The site has a downloadable flier which family members can use to order birthday cakes and special treats for students. Sodexo has also partnered with 1-800 Flowers.com to offer Gift University, which also allows family members to send gift baskets to their favorite Katie.
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