Our Sustainability & Community Impact
We’re Here to Nourish the Next Generation
Each year, we strive to improve our footprint on the environment and create new initiatives that back our continued promise toward a carbon-neutral future.
From reducing food waste to choosing sustainable ingredients, FLIK Independent School Dining prioritizes sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Commitment to Do the Right Thing
It’s our responsibility to make smart choices that positively impact the communities we live in and serve.
We work directly with local farms, supporting their work and passion with fair wages. Every ingredient, from farm-fresh vegetables to our ethically sourced animal products are guaranteed humane and produced through environmentally-friendly food production methods.
Waste-Not Initiative
Our teams continually strive to be more aware of their impact on the environment, including our commitment to reducing food waste.
Our Sustainable Resources
Recipes
Inside the Kitchens Where Family Memories Become Culinary Inspiration
November 20, 2025
Recipes
Things aren’t always what they seem — especially around Halloween! In the spirit of all things costumes and surprises, FISD’s new interactive program, “Imposters,” challenges students to decide: Do you like the original or the imposter?
October 30, 2025
We Are FLIK
An interview with Alex Howren on recognizing the women shaping education, mentorship, and leadership
March 28, 2025
In the News
From Food Service Director: K-12 foodservice provider FLIK Independent School Dining’s Director of Wellness Susan Cooper, MS, RD, CDN, has found that using contrasting tastes, from sweet to savory, expected to unexpected, can unlock new healthy eating habits for life.
March 4, 2025
Wellness
The protein and supplement aisle shelves are lined with one bar, supplement and powder after another, and eye-catching marketing can leave you scratching your head. Although most adults get more protein than their body needs (0.4g/pound body weight) through food, sometimes shakes and bars make an easy, on-the-go snack or meal. To make the choice…
July 29, 2024
Recipes
Inside the Kitchens Where Family Memories Become Culinary Inspiration
By Carpenter, Jenna • November 20, 2025
Recipes
Things aren’t always what they seem — especially around Halloween! In the spirit of all things costumes and surprises, FISD’s new interactive program, “Imposters,” challenges students to decide: Do you like the original or the imposter?
By Carpenter, Jenna • October 30, 2025
We Are FLIK
An interview with Alex Howren on recognizing the women shaping education, mentorship, and leadership
By Carpenter, Jenna • March 28, 2025
In the News
From Food Service Director: K-12 foodservice provider FLIK Independent School Dining’s Director of Wellness Susan Cooper, MS, RD, CDN, has found that using contrasting tastes, from sweet to savory, expected to unexpected, can unlock new healthy eating habits for life.
By Carpenter, Jenna • March 4, 2025
Wellness
The protein and supplement aisle shelves are lined with one bar, supplement and powder after another, and eye-catching marketing can leave you scratching your head. Although most adults get more protein than their body needs (0.4g/pound body weight) through food, sometimes shakes and bars make an easy, on-the-go snack or meal. To make the choice…
By wp-support • July 29, 2024