University of North Carolina, Wilmington
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing

Aramark UNC-Wilmington utilizes a reporting tool called open fields through metadata, which utilizes our invoices from profit center(s) to create a detailed report. The report is attached and does not include purchases of paper or disposable products.

• Campus Dining strongly supports the local food movement and strives to purchase and serve as many local foods as possible in dining locations and catering events. Currently, 27% of Campus Dining food purchases are sourced locally. Our local percentage is obtained from local independent business impact and local farm impact. 
  
  
  
  
  • Local independent business impact includes independently or cooperatively owned businesses located within 250 miles of the account 
  
  
  • Local farm impact includes products grown, raised, or caught within 250 miles of the account. 
  
  
  
  


• Campus Dining offers locally grown and processed items in UNCW’s four convenience stores, such as baked goods from the Veggie Wagon. In addition, fair trade coffee and tea are offered in campus c-stores, and many vegan and gluten-free items.


• Campus Dining supports and has valued partnerships with several sustainable farmers, small businesses, and local food organizations in the Wilmington community including Feast Down East, Veggie Wagon, Shaka Taco, etc.


• Food trucks were introduced to the UNCW campus by Campus Dining in 2013. Since then, the number of local food trucks on campus has grown to over twelve, with eight based in Wilmington. Our partnerships include Well Fed-Ed, P.T.’s, Sea Level City Vegan Diner, and Poor Piggy’s. We prioritize meeting all students' dietary needs, which is why we've ensured that our campus food trucks include vegan menu options. Additionally, three of our food trucks are fully vegan, offering a variety of choices for everyone.


• UNCW Campus Dining partners with Port City Java to provide students with a Fairtrade, globally grown, and locally roasted coffee. This coffee is also served to students in Wagoner Dining Hall, The Shore, and Dub’s Café 


• In the POD stores, there is a variety of sustainably produced food that is third-party verified and vegan certified.


• Campus dining partners with local farmers through Feast Down East. FDE provides fresh and sustainably produced eggs, meat, and produce to dining locations. We value the connection to local farmers and strive to provide students with local and fresh options.


• Dub’s Café offers a seasonal menu with locally grown and harvested food. Menu items include organic produce, cage-free eggs and poultry, grass-fed beef, and sustainable seafood.