A School District Saves $200K Annually with neoCater
The Riverside School District serves 15,000 students across 25 schools. Their meal program was plagued by food waste, parent complaints, and inefficient operations.
The Challenge
Before implementing neoCater, the district faced:
- 30% food waste due to inaccurate meal counts
- Parents unable to see menus or track their children's meals
- Administrative staff spending hours on manual order processing
- Students often receiving meals they didn't order
Implementing neoCater
We rolled out neoCater across all 25 schools, enabling:
- Students to pre-order meals via mobile app
- Parents to view menus, set dietary preferences, and track orders
- Kitchen staff to see accurate demand forecasts
- Administrators to manage everything from one dashboard
Measurable Results
- $200,000 annual savings from reduced food waste
- 95% reduction in food waste through accurate forecasting
- 98% parent satisfaction (up from 65%)
- 80% time savings on administrative tasks
- 40% increase in meal participation
"neoCater transformed our meal program. We're saving money, reducing waste, and parents love the transparency," says the district's food services director.
