Board approves Variety Food Services contract after vendor presentation

The Hamtramck School District Board voted to approve a food services contract with Variety Food Services for the 2025–26 school year after hearing presentations from the vendor.

Variety representatives described the company as a long‑running, family‑owned operator concentrated on k–12 meal service who emphasized responsiveness and community integration. A representative said, "We're we're honored to be here. Excited about the, the opportunity," and described plans to work closely with the district on communications and student satisfaction.

The district explained that food‑service procurement is on a five‑year cycle and that Variety submitted the winning bid following interviews and MDE coordination. The board recorded the motion to approve the contract and the vote as passing with six ayes and one absence.

Contract terms and next steps: District staff said the agreement is structured as a series of one‑year renewals (four or five years in total, with annual board approvals) and that the vendor will begin integrating services with the district immediately. The board asked about transition timing and staff said meetings with the vendor and district operations were already underway.