When deciding on the method(s) used for your program, the best use of volunteer and financial resources must be considered.

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1 1 When deciding on the method(s) used for your program, the best use of volunteer and financial resources must be considered. PURPOSE: To ensure food sourced for Student Nutrition Programs in the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts is safe, nutritious, affordable and helps sustain the program long term. GROCERY STORES Store Charge Accounts- Ability to open a store charge account at most stores, so volunteers do not have to pay out of pocket and wait for reimbursement Pre-Order groceries- by sending a list to the store in advance with a specific pick up time and date, groceries will be ready to go through the checkout, reducing time spent in the store. The greater advance notice given, the better chance of order being filled completely. Flyer Specials- Can save money by shopping weekly flyer specials Accept Grocery Foundation vouchers- at participating stores (Food Basic, Foodland, Freshco, and Metro) Helps stretch your food budget. Loss Leaders- Best price for milk, but located in the very back corner of the store Store usually open every day, before school Inconsistent pricing on some items Large quantities require several days advance notice COSTCO Large quantities available Good Pricing 2% cash back at the end of the year for Executive Members - up to $ Need to spend at least $5, to earn enough cash back to pay the $110 membership cost. Store open every day Membership required- cannot be purchased through MCYS funding. Business Membership cost is $55, Executive Membership cost is $110 annually

2 2 Limited variety Time consuming shopping No store charge account available- Cash, business cheque, gift cards, and MasterCard accepted Located in Sudbury Open at 10 am during week, 9:30 am on Saturday WAL-MART Store Charge Accounts- Ability to open a store charge account at most stores, so volunteers do not have to pay out of pocket and wait for reimbursement Pre-Order groceries- by giving a list to the store with a specific pick up time and date, groceries will be ready to go through the checkout, reducing time spent in the store. The greater advance notice given, the better chance of order being filled completely. Flyer Specials- Can save money by shopping weekly flyer specials Price matching - Cashiers will honour lower prices of competing stores when you show an electronic or print ad Free Delivery available on shelf stable food items through their website Loss Leaders- Best price for milk, but located in the very back corner of the store Store usually open every day, before school and closes late Store receives new shipments daily Inconsistent pricing on some items Two stores located in Sudbury, in New Sudbury and the South End WHOLESALE CLUB Large quantities available Pre-Order Groceries - Call in grocery list to store manager and your groceries can be picked and ready to go through checkout Store Charge Accounts available Best prices for disposables (plastic cutlery, cups, plates, etc...) No membership required Limited product selection and variety Store Hours- Monday through Saturday 7 am to 5 pm, closed on Sunday Located in Sudbury

3 3 CANADA BREAD Free Delivery to School Credit Terms available Significant savings on Dempsters products compared to retail (i.e.: Bread $1.30, Bagels $1.57) Short lead time Products freeze well Low cost per serving for grain items 2' x 2' Bread trays easily stackable for storage Can create a standard order Excellent food safety, HACCP certified Minimum order $75 Slightly more expensive than using vouchers available through the Grocery Foundation for bread and bagels Does not service all areas in the districts, call the Food and Logistics Coordinator at ext 235 for more information FLANAGAN'S FOODSERVICE Delivery to school Large quantities available Short lead time, order by 3 pm for delivery the next day Credit terms available Excellent food safety, based on HACCP principles Group purchasing (CPS) pricing for Student Nutrition Programs Fuel surcharge ($5.00-$10.00), cannot be paid with MCYS funding Limited brand selection Minimum order $ Some items are priced higher than at local grocery stores Large case quantities Does not service all areas in the districts, call the Food and Logistics Coordinator at ext 235 for more information HARVEST KING Delivery to School Accommodates small and large orders Good variety and availability Credit terms available Excellent food safety, HACCP certified

4 4 Higher priced than grocery stores Extra premium paid when not purchased in full cases Inconsistent quality Does not service all areas in the districts, call the Food and Logistics Coordinator at ext 235 for more information SWISH Delivery to schools Large quantities of disposables Credit terms available Products usually more cost effective than the generic store brand found at grocery stores Some products more expensive than found at Wholesale Club Case sizes are large Limited selection $ minimum order for free delivery within city limits, otherwise a $5.00 fuel surcharge applies. $ minimum order for outside Sudbury city limits, otherwise a $10.00 fuel surcharge applies. Please note that fuel surcharges cannot be paid with MCYS funding.

5 5 NOTE: Lead Agencies must pre-approve local decisions to source produce directly from farms. Farms should be 3rd party certified (Canada GAP or Safe Quality Food) or adhere to food safety best practices as defined by the 2014 Ministry Program Guidelines, Appendix C. Please check with the Food and Logistics Coordinator at ext 235 to confirm approval prior to making any direct farm purchases. A list of approved local farms will be forthcoming. MARTIN'S COUNTRY MARKET Free weekly delivery to schools Fresh, locally produced food (Produce, Eggs, Cheese, Meats, and Baking) Ontario Apples $14.00 for 20 lb bag (half bushel contains approximately small apples) Willing to source other products as requested, must be SNP approved Deliveries on Thursday or Fridays only Only local, seasonal produce available (no bananas or oranges) Does not service all areas in the districts, call the Food and Logistics Coordinator at ext 235 for more information EAT LOCAL SUDBURY Fresh, local food Free delivery with a minimum order of $100, within Sudbury and along their pick up routes Short shelf life on fresh food Sources may not be Canada GAP or SFQ certified, please check with the Food and Logistics Coordinator at ext 235 Prices might be higher than at the grocery stores Limited selection of products Store located in Downtown Sudbury with limited parking LOCAL FARMER Fresh, local food Good value Supporting member(s) of the community Limited shelf life Source might not be Canada GAP or SFQ certified, please check with the Food and Logistics Coordinator at ext 235 Limited availability

6 6 SNP Food Hubs (Chelmsford or Flour Mill) Foods fit the nutrition standards No time spent shopping No financial accounting, purchases are deducted from next allocation Great value on staple items Pick up in Chelmsford or Flour Mill only Order must be placed one week in advance Limited selection Charge Account Grocery Stores Costco Wal- Mart Wholesale Club Canada Bread Flanagan's Foodservice Harvest King Swish Martin's Country Market Eat Local Sudbury Local Farm SNP Food Hub X X X X X X X X X X Pre-Order X X X X X X X X X X X Flyer Specials X X X X Vouchers X X Price Match SOME X Open Early SOME X X X Closes Late X X X X Large Quantities X X X X X X X X X X Consistent Supply X X X X X On Shelf Free Stable Delivery Items X X X X X Rewards SOME X SOME No Member Fee X X X X X X X X X X X Local Food SOME X X X SOME