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Outside Food and Beverage Guidelines

These Outside Food and Beverage Guidelines apply to the provision, sale, and service of outside food and beverage in all university-owned and operated spaces, including event spaces and nonevent spaces, and were created in accordance with Boise State University Purchasing Policies, and Central District Health Guidelines.

Outside Food and Beverage Guidelines

Student Organizations

Active, recognized Student Organizations are eligible for organizational funds-purchase of food, beverages (Coca Cola family of products), and/or catering services to be consumed for on-campus events as follows. Foods should be whole, pre-cooked, commercially prepared/prepackaged and ready for immediate consumption.

Required Actions for Student Organizations
1. Contact Boise State Carved and Crafted catering services catering@boisestate.edu or use a contracted external caterer. Student Orgs are able to purchase up to $350 worth of external catering without approval.
2. Submit Student Involvement Purchase Request Form (approval required).
3. Provide post-event food and beverage cleanup, including trash removal.

University Departments

University-recognized departments are eligible for departmental funds-purchase of food, beverages (Coca Cola family of products), and/or catering services to be consumed for on-campus events as follows. Foods should be whole, pre-cooked, commercially prepared/prepackaged and ready for immediate consumption.

Required Actions for University Department
1. Contact Boise State Carved and Crafted catering services catering@boisestate.edu or a contracted external caterer.
2. Provide post-event food and beverage cleanup, including trash removal.

External Parties (Non-University)

External parties (non-university) are eligible for the purchase of food, beverages (Coca Cola family of products), and/or catering services to be consumed for on campus events as follows. Foods should be whole, pre-cooked, commercially prepared/prepackaged and ready for immediate consumption.

Required Actions for External Parties
1. Contact Boise State Carved and Crafted catering services catering@boisestate.edu. If unavailble, you may order from a contracted caterer.
2. Provide post-event food and beverage cleanup, including trash removal.

Other Food and Beverage Solutions

Desired Outcome Solution
Bring Food or Beverage for Personal or Group Consumption Student organizations and campus departments are permitted to bring food (not paid for with University funds) to campus for personal or internal work-group or student organization consumption so long as the building permits outside food. Common examples include snacks, brown bag lunches, and internal office or internal student organization potlucks with members only. Individuals and/or work groups are responsible for food and beverage cleanup.
Receive a Coca Cola Product Donation Coca-Cola offers limited beverage product donations and marketing dollars per year to the university. Student organizations and departments may request beverage donations and marketing dollars to enhance programs and events on campus for students, faculty, and staff that support and celebrate student life. Submit a product donation request form online no less than 2 weeks before the event date for consideration. All requests shall be considered but are not guaranteed. Requesting parties will be informed in writing of the decision. For guidance in product or marketing dollar donation consideration, please contact the contract administrator Cliff Starman, at cliffstarman@boisestate.edu.
Purchase Food or Beverage for an Off-Campus Event Student organizations and campus departments are welcome to provide purchased or donated outside food, beverages, and catering services for their off-campus events (no value limit). Submit Student Involvement Purchase Request Form (approval required) Students are also expected to review Central District Health Guidelines and watch the Central District Health Basic Food Safety Video