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Building school communities through food

Delicious food and vibrant experiences have the power to forge meaningful relationships and build community. Every meal we serve is an opportunity for students to belong, engage and thrive. 

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Belonging from the beginning

We deliver more than meals — we nurture belonging, engagement and academic success through food experiences that bring your entire school community together.

When students feel they belong, they excel academically and socially. We transform school dining through thoughtfully sourced, nutritious meals that satisfy age-specific tastes while creating vibrant gathering spaces. Our dedicated culinary teams — from expert chefs to friendly serving staff — create welcoming environments that improve student well-being. And by supporting local suppliers, we extend our positive impact beyond the lunchroom.

Our services

  • Independent School Services

    Sodexo’s integrated food service and facilities management solutions support independent schools in their mission to provide top-quality education and further their reputation of excellence. 
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  • SodexoMagic

    SodexoMagic has empowered communities and made a difference in the lives of students, teachers and staff through best-in-class facilities management and food service for K-12 schools.
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  • Professional Services

    Our consultative approach offers the expertise, guidance, and resources your team needs to develop and manage a customized, first-class food or facilities management solution.
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  • Food and Nutrition 

    Fantastic, responsibly sourced food that’s lovingly created by our chefs to bring students together while nourishing their total well-being.  
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  • Cleaning Services and Facilities Management

    Clean, safe and welcoming K-12 environments that energize students and inspire engagement to develop empathy, relationships and key life skills.
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High School Outlook Report: Uncovering today’s student trends

What’s the best way to understand what students value, want and need? It’s simple — just ask them. Sodexo did exactly that, surveying college-bound high school students to find out what drives them. Today’s high schoolers are growing up in a tumultuous era, and it’s crucial to provide the right support to help them navigate an increasingly complex world.


Check out the High School Outlook Report to learn about students’ priorities, how they respond to stress, what worries them about the future and more.

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Belonging Matters

The school lunchroom is more than just a place to eat — it's where students build friendships and find a sense of belonging. See how our innovative approach to school dining creates communities where students thrive academically and emotionally — all through the power of great food and meaningful connections.

Serving a lifetime of well-being

  • Elementary School

    Food and friendship come together with Bright Bites, a fun experience for the youngest students as they explore delicious and nutritious meals with their friends.
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  • Middle School 

    Exploring bold and exciting flavors with friends at foodiE Café is exactly what middle schoolers need as they become more curious and independent in their food choices.
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  • High School 

    Created for ever-expanding palates, Taste4 features world flavors, spicy comfort foods and fun food combinations, with sustainable sourcing in mind.
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15,000+

Future Chefs students

Our Future Chefs Challenge encourages elementary school students to learn about nutrition and master basic cooking skills. Each year, hundreds of districts participate in this fun, friendly, educational cooking competition for students. 

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Solutions for every school setting

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A Place to Belong and Grow

Convenience food services for all students

 

We design every element of our convenience food services— from our innovative menus to our seamless technology — with students front and center, creating dining environments that naturally encourage meaningful connections and improve social and emotional wellness through the power of food.

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Read our latest insights

  • Schools

    Partnering with Schools to Fuel Student Success

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  • Schools

    Craving Connections: The Impact of Social Interaction on Student Learning Through Lunchtime Experiences

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  • Schools

    A Sense of Belonging Benefits Students’ Well-Being

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Ready to reshape your K-12 student experience?

Together, let’s create an environment where students truly belong and thrive. Our thoughtfully sourced meals, engaging dining spaces and innovative experiences work together to transform your school into a vibrant community where everyone wants to be.

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