What Snacks are O.K. to be in the vending machines?
Foods and beverages sold in vending machines in student areas in schools are subject to Federal, State, and local nutrition standards. These standards represent minimum standards that all schools must follow.
Not sure whether the items sold in the vending machines of your school meet the standards?
We have taken the guess work out for you by showing you pictures of all items that are in compliance with the standards. If you find an item in your vending machine that does not match the pictures below, we would like to know. Please complete the form at the bottom of the screen so that we can investigate this issue. You can also use this form to ask us a question about a particular item, or to verify that an item is an approved snack. You can also view the approved products here. This form can only be used to resolve issues with food items out of compliance. If you have lost money, or need the machine fixed or filled, please call the phone number on the machine. Thank you for your help!
Vending Machine Report
Please use this form to ask us a question about an item, to verify that an item in the vending machine in the student area of your school is an approved snack, and to report a non-compliant item. Thanks for your help!
Have questions about vending? Need your location surveyed? Contact your on-site manager or e-mail vending@philasd.org
What vending food Items are approved for the vending machines?
All vending machines in The School District of Philadelphia are managed by the Division of Food Services, including machines accessible to students and faculty inside the cafeteria and throughout the building. The principal is not authorized to place vending machines in the school building outside of this contract.
Representatives from VendNatural, LLC, and Refreshments Plus are the authorized representatives to fill and manage vending machines in the School District.
The Division of Food Services splits the commission with each school, and checks are mailed directly to schools quarterly. Snack, ice cream and beverage machines selling water will be available to students in Middle and High Schools. Elementary Schools will only have beverage machines selling water in student areas. The snack policy does not apply to vending machines not accessible to students such as machines located in teacher’s lounges.
