At Manheim Township School District in Lancaster, PA, Director of Food Services Kelly Price discovered an effective and delightful way to enhance both cafeteria operations and student engagement: personalized Cambro Camtrays.
Price, who joined Manheim Township in 2024, previously had success introducing Cambro trays at Donegal School District, where the new trays sparked excitement among students. “The reactions were amazing,” Price recalls, “students were flipping out.”
Building on that experience, Price introduced personalized Camtrays at Manheim Township, complete with the district’s logo prominently displayed. Initially chosen for practical reasons, the trays quickly became a catalyst for significant improvements. Previously, the district struggled with offering salads to elementary students due to tray limitations. The introduction of Camtrays allowed the district to serve salads effectively, leading to a remarkable increase in salad consumption among students from kindergarten to fourth grade.
“Now, our kids are going nuts over the salads; we sell so many,” Price enthusiastically shares. The excitement isn’t limited to the students; teachers and staff have also noticed and appreciate the shift towards healthier eating options.
In addition to practical improvements, the personalized trays have become a source of pride and a tool for boosting school spirit. Although high school students initially played it cool, their subtle approval and increased cafeteria participation rates spoke volumes. Since introducing the trays, cafeteria participation has risen by 6%, with revenue increasing as well.
Price emphasizes the importance of visual appeal in food presentation: “The tray makes the meal. Bright colors and personalization make the food more appealing and engaging.” She also notes the trays’ durability and ease of maintenance as additional benefits, ensuring a lasting positive impact.
Manheim Township School District continues to demonstrate how thoughtful improvements in foodservice operations, like personalized Cambro Camtrays, can positively influence both student nutrition and school spirit.
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Author: Felix Bazgan is the Director of Digital Marketing at Cambro.
