Food Insecurity Program for Prince George's County Schools

Prince George's County Public Schools is seeking qualified vendors to implement a Food Insecurity Distribution Program aimed at addressing food insecurity among students. The program requires vendors to demonstrate innovative strategies, a clear implementation timeline, and a sustainability plan. Vendors should have a minimum of three years of experience in food service delivery, community engagement, and expertise in nutrition or social services. The RFP emphasizes the importance of engaging diverse community stakeholders and requires vendors to have a commitment to employees holding Food Handler Licenses.

Services Requested

The vendor is required to implement a comprehensive Food Insecurity Distribution Program for Prince George's County Public Schools. The main services include developing innovative strategies to address food insecurity among students, establishing a clear implementation timeline, and creating a sustainability plan to ensure long-term success. Vendors must demonstrate their capability in food service delivery, community engagement, and have expertise in nutrition or social services. The program emphasizes engaging diverse community stakeholders, requiring vendors to work collaboratively with local organizations and food suppliers. Additionally, vendors must ensure that their employees hold Food Handler Licenses to maintain high standards of food safety and service quality. The vendor is expected to meet or exceed these standards and deliver measurable outcomes that effectively reduce food insecurity in the school district.

Business Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in food service delivery, community engagement, and expertise in nutrition or social services
• Employees must hold Food Handler Licenses
• Commitment to achieving a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal
• Demonstrated capacity to perform and past performance references