Milk Dispensers in Schools
Working towards a sustainable future one glass at a time.
Make the switch to a milk dispenser
Data Talks
Data reported from Local Dairy Councils across the country between 2014-2019 showed milk dispensers in schools increased consumption and decreased waste.
Getting Started
Successfully implement your milk dispenser service model with checklists, best practices and marketing resources for every school in your district.
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Resources:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MILK DISPENSER TOOLKIT (instructional guide)
Communication
- Notify your administration about the change using this email template
- Keep parents and students in the loop on changes coming with this email template
- Attract positive press for your school releasing this Press Release template
Training
- Train your food service staff with this customizable PowerPoint
- Train students to use the dispenser with this customizable PowerPoint
- Milk Dispenser Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Marketing
- Order fun marketing materials to make a splash into the new program launch!
- Share it on social media using these plug-and-play posts and images
Michigan Champions
“Kids are LOVING IT! They are draining the cups of milk. [Students] say it tastes better, creamier and colder.”
–Crossroads Charter Academy, Michigan
Nationwide Champions
“The milk is so cold – it is just the best!”
–McMinn County Schools, Tennessee
“It helps that the kids get the milk last. There is less spillage that way.”
–Canby School District, Oregon
“The switch to milk dispensers amounted to a 91% reduction of milk packaging waste by compacted volume and an 89% reduction of milk packaging waste by weight.”
–Bluestone Elementary School, Virginia