EF extends food service contract

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

The agreement with The Nutrition Group carries a guaranteed profit for the 2025-26 school year.

The Elizabeth Forward school board has approved a one-year extension for its contract with The Nutrition Group, its food service management company.

The term is July 1 to June 30, 2026, with a profit guarantee of at least $13,162. EF will be reimbursed by The Nutrition Group should the profit be less than that amount.

The school district plans to invest that money into renovation projects, according to S...

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