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Anaheim Elementary board hears $22M–$23M central‑kitchen plan to run district food services
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Matthew Slusser told the board a district-run food services program would require a central kitchen with a 24–36 month build timeline and estimated construction costs of about $22–23 million, with projected annual staffing costs around $3 million and early general‑fund returns.
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Matthew Slusser outlined a plan for a district‑operated food services program during the Anaheim Elementary School District board meeting on Oct. 9, saying the effort would center on a new central kitchen and a multi-year implementation timeline.
Slusser said the district currently serves about 70% participation in meal programs — “just about 10,000” students — and listed program goals including USDA‑standard, locally sourced meals and nutritional education across schools. He estimated the central kitchen…
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