Power Buying Group for Florida Schools

Powering possibilities. Delivering value.

A smarter way for Florida school districts and charter schools to purchase, plan, and save.

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Built forFlorida schools

Product Pricing. Distribution. Operational support.

The Power Buying Group advantage

More purchasing power. More support. More value.

Cost savings

Leverage the collective buying power of Florida school districts and charter schools to secure better pricing and contract terms.

Menu innovation

Access a wide range of products and menu solutions, including support for seasonal and promotional items.

Operational efficiency

Streamlined procurement, forecasting, and reporting processes reduce administrative burden and support reliable service.

Regulatory compliance

Comprehensive reporting and compliance support includes Buy American and USDA commodity tracking.

How PBG delivers value

School foodservice support from bid to delivery.

Contract Management & Pricing Integrity

Weekly invoice auditing against contract terms
Annual Sysco contract renewals
Competitive menu pricing solicitations

Forecasting & Inventory Management

Data-driven forecasting using historical usage, menu cycles, and special events
School startup, holiday, summer, and limited-time-offer planning

Comprehensive Reporting & Compliance

Multi-level usage reporting by item, school, or district
USDA & Buy American compliance reporting
Custom reporting for menu planning and procurement

An added school benefit

Cool School Café Points

Participating schools can earn points on eligible qualifying purchases from member manufacturers, then redeem those points for resources that enhance their meal programs.

Purchase qualifying products

Choose eligible products from participating member manufacturers.

Earn Cool School Points

Eligible qualifying purchases add points to your school’s program account.

Enhance your meal program

Redeem points for items and resources that support your school nutrition program.

Participating member manufacturers

See How It Works View Qualifying Products

Product and purchase eligibility is determined by Cool School Café program terms. Participating products are updated annually.

A growing Florida network

Member districts across the state.

The Power Buying Group brings school foodservice leaders together to strengthen purchasing outcomes while preserving local program priorities.

Baker County Schools
Broward County Schools
Calhoun County Schools
Charlotte County Schools
Collier County Schools
Gadsden County Schools
Hardee County Schools
Highlands County Schools
Indian River County Schools
Liberty County Schools
Osceola County Schools
St. Lucie County Schools
True North Academy
Volusia County Schools
Walton County Schools

Strategic partnership

Public-school leadership, backed by trusted partners.

Products, distribution, and operational support for Florida school foodservice programs.

Program leadership

SYSCODistribution partner

Purchase SmaartProgram partner

Join the Power Buying Group

Open to Florida school districts and charter schools.

Connect with PBG to explore participation for your program.

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