Nutrition program: average cost per meal $18.94; March meals jump to 1,702
Staff reported an average cost per meal of $18.94 for Jan–Dec 2025, meal contractor Phillips Café charges $5.45 per meal in 2026, and total meals rose from 1,470 in February 2026 to 1,702 in March 2026; a GWAAR review noted temperature and portion issues to address.
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The committee reviewed the Nutrition Program Flow and financial summary for January–December 2025 and discussed operational impacts on cost and service.
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