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Student group petitions university to end Aramark contract

The Fight for Just Food cites the vendor’s contracts with U.S. prisons as the reason why the University of Chicago should sever ties and self-operate instead.

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‘Sandwiches of shame’ prove successful, school says

Since enforcing its controversial new policy, Kokomo High School has reduced its accrued lunch debt by $20,000.

The association is seeking reimbursement for the more than $1 billion in loans and interest owed by school districts.

Officials at Bethel School District say the meal-prep site will help cut costs and improve efficiency.

The Bookmark[et] Eatery features five restaurants that emphasize local and international food as well as dairy-free and vegan options.

The new program is just one way to combat food insecurity on campus, officials say.

The vendor will bring more “progressive” menu options to the campus.

The school’s policy to encourage families to pay off lunch debt has resulted in what critics are calling “sandwiches of shame.”

Mohamed Ali will oversee the university’s campus dining services, effective Jan. 11.

The vendor will provide food, retail and facility services to competing teams.

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