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CKC Good Food News
The Less-Sweet Truth about Sugar in School Meals
Parents are increasingly concerned about added sugars in their kids’ diets. Scientific research, news reports and social media influencers are calling attention to the negative health consequences that may be tied to eating a lot of sugar: increased obesity, heart disease, chronic inflammation, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
Promoting Summer Meal Availability
Summer break is here! While it's a relief for many who work in K-12 schools, it can be unsettling for kids, especially those whose families lack consistent, nutritious food. Schools and organizations across Minnesota and the country are helping close the summer hunger gap by offering free summer meals.
Team Spotlight: Admin & Finance Team
Behind every successful operation is a dedicated team ensuring efficiency, structure and financial integrity. Our administrative and finance team plays a critical role in supporting the company’s work of nourishing bodies, minds and cultures. From implementing strategic systems to managing financial operations and human resources, this team keeps everything running smoothly.
Fresh Flavors Coming This Summer
Chicken salad flatbread. Cool honey-mustard pasta. Chilled mango chicken salad. Citrus chicken bun. Mint cilantro chicken wrap. Chilled fusilli ranch pasta.
Balanced & Delicious: Private Program Menus
Our recipe and menu development team has worked hard to “beef up” our menus for our client partners operating private food service programs. Just like our menus for public programs, our private menus have a variety of delicious meals that appeal to a range of tastes on a 6-week rotation. Both can offer multiple daily options, including hot entrée, hot vegetarian entrée, allergen meals, and freshly prepared deli sandwiches and salads.
Team Spotlight: Parnassus Prep School
At CKC Good Food, the heart of our service isn’t just the meals we serve—it’s the people behind them. Our food service team at Parnassus Preparatory School in Maple Grove works tirelessly to prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals while building connections with our joyful eaters. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on these amazing team members who make it all happen at Parnassus.
Grace Simpson Named Administrative Coordinator
We are thrilled to announce that Grace Simpson (they/their) has joined CKC Good Food as our new Administrative Coordinator. Grace brings a wealth of experience, outstanding leadership skills and a dedication to fostering inclusive and engaging environments.
Prioritizing Local & American Produce
CKC Good Food prides itself on providing the freshest, most tasteful food possible to our client sites. Our menus feature a wide variety of local and American products, including seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Tips for a Successful Contract Bid Process
Bid season is here! If your vended meal or food service management contract expires at the end of this year, now's the time to pull together your Invitation for Bids (IFB) or Request for Proposals (RFP). Remember, unless you have had a significant change in scope to your food service program or are unhappy with your current vendor/food service management company, your current contract can be renewed for four consecutive years you need to bid your contract again.