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Bethel partners with Sodexo, an independent food service company, to operate Dining Services across campus. Bethel’s Sodexo team works closely with the university and is part of the day-to-day campus community, serving students through our dining locations, meal plans, catering, nutrition support, and dietary accommodations.
Part of the Bethel community
We want students to feel at home when they eat at Bethel. That means listening well, paying attention to the details, and responding when you have a question, dietary need, special request, or idea to share.
Caring for our resources and community
Dining Services looks for practical ways to reduce waste, use resources responsibly, and support people in the Bethel community and beyond.
Source/context: This is a condensed version of the old Stewardship framing around sustainability and social responsibility, with the broader philosophy retained but the dated language removed.
Reusable to-go containers
Monson Dining Center offers reusable containers for meals on the go. Returning and reusing containers helps reduce disposable packaging and waste on campus.
Reducing waste
Dining Services uses recycling, compostable packaging, and other waste-reduction practices across campus dining locations. Reusable options are also available in several locations.
Local and responsible sourcing
Dining Services looks for opportunities to purchase food from local and regional producers when possible. Sodexo also works with suppliers and partners that support responsible sourcing and sustainability.
Animal welfare
Dining Services supports animal welfare through sourcing practices such as cage-free eggs.
Local outreach
Dining Services supports local outreach efforts, including partnership with Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.
Employment partnerships
Dining Services partners with TSE Inc. to provide employment opportunities as part of campus operations.