September 22, 2026
2026-2027 Food Service Manager Training
Join us for a blend of in-person and virtual training sessions that will provide you with resources and networking opportunities that will empower you to lead with confidence!
Indiana ESC School Food Co-op
Managing school food procurement is a complex, time-consuming challenge. The Indiana ESC School Food Co-op simplifies this process, ensuring you stay compliant while saving your district significant time and money.
Why Join Our Co-op?
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Expert Compliance: We handle the complex USDA and Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) regulatory requirements so your staff doesn’t have to.
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Complete Contract Coverage: Access fully compliant, competitively bid contracts for:
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Main Distributor (Food, USDA Commodities & Supplies)
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Milk & Dairy Products
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Bread & Bakery Products
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Fresh Produce
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Snack & Beverage
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Point of Sale (POS)
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Your Voice Matters: We don't rely on a small committee. Every district has the opportunity to participate in product tastings, evaluations, and final award decisions.
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State Approved: We are an IDOE approved School Food Authority Cooperative.
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Local Support: You aren’t just joining a group; you’re gaining a partner. We provide a dedicated co-op manager with years of hands-on school nutrition experience. This expert serves as your single point of contact with awarded vendors, ensuring all regulations are met while you focus on what matters most—feeding kids nutritious meals.
Ready to simplify your bidding? Contact Sara Williams today to join our network of over 110 Indiana districts!
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Click here to access the Members Only Website
Only current co-op members have access to the members only website.
If you feel that you need access, please email Sara Williams.
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WESC - 2 Canaan Community Academy WESC - 2 Crothersville Community Schools WESC - 2 Floyd County Head Start WESC - 2 Franklin County Comm School Corp WESC - 2 Immanuel Lutheran WESC - 2 Madison WESC - 2 Medora Community School Corporation WESC - 2 Prince of Peace Catholic Schools WESC - 2 Rising Sun WESC - 2 Rock Creek Academy WESC - 2 Sacred Heart Schools WESC - 2 St John's Lutheran / Lanesville WESC - 2 SW Jefferson County WESC - 2 Switzerland WESC - 2 West Washington ECESC - 4 Daleville Community Schools ECESC - 4 Edinburgh Community School Corporation ECESC - 4 Greensburg Community Schools ECESC - 4 Liberty Perry School District ECESC - 4 Northern Rush County Schools/Mays Academy ECESC - 4 Randolph Southern School Corporation ECESC - 4 Rush County Schools ECESC - 4 St Gabriel School ECESC - 4 Union County College Corner Joint School Dist. ECESC - 4 Union School Corp WVEC - 5 Attica Consolidated School Corporation WVEC - 5 Benton Community Schools WVEC - 5 Clinton Central School Corporation WVEC - 5 Covington CSC WVEC - 5 Delphi Community Schools WVEC - 5 Eastern Howard School Corporation WVEC - 5 Frontier School Corporation WVEC - 5 Kankakee Valley School Corporation WVEC - 5 Lewis Cass Schools WVEC - 5 Logansport School Corporation WVEC - 5 MSD of Warren County WVEC - 5 North Newton School Corporation WVEC - 5 North White School Corporation WVEC - 5 Pioneer Regional School Corporation WVEC - 5 Rensselaer Central School Corporation WVEC - 5 South Newton School Corporation WVEC - 5 St. James Lutheran WVEC - 5 Tri-County Schools WVEC - 5 Twin Lakes School Corporation WVEC - 5 Western School Corporation NWIESC - 6 Duneland School Corporation NWIESC - 6 Griffith School Corp. NWIESC - 6 Hammond Academy of Science & Technology NWIESC - 6 Hanover Comm School Corp NWIESC - 6 Lake Station Comm Schools NWIESC - 6 MSD of Boone Township NWIESC - 6 Portage Township Schools NWIESC - 6 Porter Township School Corporation NWIESC - 6 River Forest Schools NWIESC - 6 School City of East Chicago NWIESC - 6 School City of Hobart NWIESC - 6 School City of Whiting NWIESC - 6 School Town of Highland NWIESC - 6 Union Township School Corporation NIESC - 7 Argos Community Schools NIESC - 7 Baugo Community Schools NIESC - 7 Bremen Public Schools NIESC - 7 Caston School Corporation NIESC - 7 Concord Community Schools NIESC - 7 Culver Community School Corp NIESC - 7 East Porter County School Corporation NIESC - 7 Eastern Pulaski Comm School Corp NIESC - 7 Fairfield Comm Schools NIESC - 7 John Glenn School Corp NIESC - 7 Knox Community Schools NIESC - 7 Lakeland School Corporation NIESC - 7 LaPorte Community Schools NIESC - 7 LaVille Community Schools NIESC - 7 Michigan City Area Schools NIESC - 7 Middlebury Community Schools NIESC - 7 Mishawaka Catholic School NIESC - 7 MSD of New Durham Township NIESC - 7 New Prairie United School Corp NIESC - 7 North Judson-San Pierre School Corp NIESC - 7 Oregon-Davis School Corp NIESC - 7 Plymouth Comm School Corp NIESC - 7 Prairie Heights Comm Schools NIESC - 7 Premier Arts Academy NIESC - 7 Rochester Comm School Corp NIESC - 7 Saint Joseph High School NIESC - 7 Saint John Lutheran NIESC - 7 School City of Mishawaka NIESC - 7 South Central Comm School Corp NIESC - 7 St. Pius Catholic School NIESC - 7 Tippecanoe Valley School Corp NIESC - 7 Triton School Corporation NIESC - 7 Tri Township Consolidated Schools NIESC - 7 Wa-Nee Comm Schools NIESC - 7 Wawasee Community School Corp NIESC - 7 West Central School Corp NIESC - 7 Westview School Corp Region 8 Eastbrook Community Schools Region 8 Lakeview Christian Region 8 Madison-Grant United School Corp. Region 8 Marion Community Schools Region 8 MSD of Steuben County Region 8 Oak Hill United School Corp Region 8 Queen of Angels Region 8 St. John Lutheran School Region 8 Saint Charles Borromeo Region 8 St. Jude Region 8 South Adams Schools Region 8 Southern Wells Community Schools Region 8 Whitko Community School Corporation CIESC - 9 Sheridan Community Schools -
Members of the following Educational Service Centers are eligible to join the co-op:
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Upcoming Co-op Events
July 23, 2026
Cafeteria Staff Day Out 2026: Home Grown Heroes
Join us at the Cafeteria Staff Day Out for a time of networking and fun!