Join the CSI School Food Authority

Partner With the CSI School Food Authority

Most School Food Authorities provide the basics—meal planning, compliance oversight, and reimbursement processing. The CSI School Food Authority (SFA) goes further, partnering with schools to strengthen, sustain, and grow high-quality nutrition programs that meet local needs.

Whether your school is launching a new program, transitioning service models, or seeking more comprehensive support, CSI’s SFA offers the expertise, tools, and flexibility to help you succeed.

CSI School Food Authority: By the Numbers

  • 38 schools currently supported through the CSI SFA
  • $5,793,822.17 in federal meal reimbursements returned to CSI SFA schools in 24-25
  • 412,913 breakfasts and 1,099,662 lunches served in 24-25 across CSI SFA schools
  • 47% average increase in meal participation for schools transitioning service models (GVA North data used)

Contact

Ilene Agustin

Director of School Nutrition

(720) 765-2981

IleneAgustin@csi.state.co.us

What Sets the CSI School Food Authority Apart

We don’t just manage nutrition programs—we help schools build systems that are compliant, cost-effective, and designed to grow over time.

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Funding That Stays Local

Federal dollars stay with your school.

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Autonomy With Support

Your program. Your model. Backed by experts.

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Built to Be Cost-Effective

Smart systems that control costs.

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Beyond Compliance

Confidence in every requirement.

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Designed for Growth

Support that helps programs expand.

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Investing in People

Training that builds capacity.

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Tools That Work

Technology for schools and families

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A True Partner

Responsive, school-centered support.

How Joining the CSI School Food Authority Works 

1. Learn more about the CSI SFA: See if the CSI SFA would be a good fit for your school. Resource: SFA Overview [pdf]

2. Connect With CSI: After filling out the form on this page, the CSI team will schedule an introductory conversation to learn more and ask questions.

3. Initial Assessment: CSI works with your school to understand your current program, goals, and needs.

4. Choose a Service Model: Schools select the service model that best fits their community. Resources: Service Model Options [pdf] | Choosing a Service Model [pdf]

5. Agreement & Onboarding: Required agreements are completed, systems are set up, and training begins. Resource: Choosing Equipment Depending on Your Setup [pdf]

6. Ongoing Support: CSI provides continued guidance, compliance oversight, and operational support. There are many resources available for current CSI SFA schools. 

Ready to Learn More?

Complete the form below and a member of the CSI SFA team will follow up to answer your questions and discuss whether joining the CSI School Food Authority may be a good fit for your school.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 

  1. Mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email:
    program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

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