Fueling A Sustainable Future

We don’t just talk about sustainability - we take action, because we believe that creating a better world for generations to come starts today.

Meet Your Sustainability Manager

Our full-time Sustainability Manager works directly with the culinary team, operations managers, student experience team, and sourcing partners to optimize our practices and find new ways for you to get involved.

Hi! I'm Lexie Raczka!
Lexie is the Sustainability Champion who assists SPU Hospitality. She leads sustainability initiatives across residential, retail and catering operations, focusing on local, sustainable, and diverse sourcing; waste reduction and diversion; low-impact menu programming; and more. Lexie holds an M.A. in Agriculture, Food, and Environment and an M.S. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University, as well as a B.S. in Environmental Science from Dickinson College.
Want to get involved? Contact me at raczka-alexandra@aramark.com

Working Toward Zero Waste

We proudly support the sustainability goals of Saint Peter's University! Here are a few active initiatives.

Robust Recycling
We recycle cardboard, metal, paper, glass, and accepted plastic products, and we recycle uncommon items—such as batteries and printer cartridges—wherever possible.
Collaborative Composting
We work with composting partners to collect organic materials—including food waste and compostable service items such as napkins and wooden stir sticks—to be composted into useable, nutrient-rich soil amendments.
Proactive Prevention
We use tracking and forecasting tools to proactively identify food waste trends in order to alter our preparation accordingly.

Showcasing Our Local Partner Relationships

SPU Hospitality sources food from many local farmers, growers, and distributors. Our partners change throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.

Chef's Warehouse
Our local produce partner sources from dozens of local farms throughout New York and New Jersey!
York Street Catering
New Jersey based company offering a variety of grab & go salads, sandwiches, parfaits and fruit cups!