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How it Works
Participation is easy!

Member Manufacturer

qualifying products

points on qualifying purchases

for items to enhance

your meal program


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  • COOL SCHOOL POINTS AND PROCUREMENT

If you have questions regarding this process, check the FAQ section below or call Cool School Support at (800) 468-3287 for assistance.


Operators with special pricing arrangements, bid pricing or national accounts do not qualify for Cool School Cafe®


Details
Here's what you need to know to participate in Cool School Cafe

Who?
K-12 School districts are eligible to enroll in Cool School Cafe.

What?
Participating districts have access to the Cool School Cafe catalog, qualifying product information, special offers and other tools.

How?
Simply purchase qualifying products and send us your distributor proof of purchase. Points will be automatically entered into your district's account.

Where?
Click here to enroll now!

Why?
Receiving points on your purchases means you can redeem for items that will benefit your meal program. Plus Cool School Cafe is a valuable partner, sharing relevant foodservice information, providing marketing materials, and connecting you with member manufacturers plus other resources.

When?
Points can be redeemed anytime and they never expire. Qualifying products are updated annually and are effective July 1-June 30.

FAQs
You've got questions, we've got answers.

Enrollment and Login

Can I enroll in Cool School?
Any K-12 school district is eligible to enroll and begin earning Cool School Points. There is one account per district. If you do not know if your district qualifies, contact us and we will help you.

How can I enroll?
To enroll in the Cool School Cafe program, simply click here. This will bring you to the enrollment page where you will be asked to complete a form with your K-12 school district and contact information.

I wasn't able to finish completing the enrollment form. What should I do?
If you were not able to complete the enrollment form, you will need to start over. Click here to go to the enrollment form. You can always contact Cool School Support for help.

What's my password?
Click here to have your password sent to you. If you need to change your password, click your name in the upper right section of the screen once logged in, then scroll to down to update your password along with any other account information by completing the required fields. Once complete, click "Update Profile" or "Change Password" depending on the information that was changed. Going forward you will be able to use the new password to login.

I have a new email address. Can I still log in?
Yes. Use the email address that you had used to enroll. Once you have accessed the site, click on your name in the upper right of the screen to update your email address along with any other account information. Once you have finished, simply click the "Update Profile" button, and an email will be sent to Cool School Support for processing.

Points

When can I begin accumulating Cool School Cafe points?
Immediately. Qualifying purchase dates are July 1 - June 30 for each school year. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for points to be deposited once purchase verification is received.

How do I know how many points have been accumulated?
Your point balance is displayed at the top of the page when logged in to the site. You may also view your account information by clicking on your name in the upper right side of the page when logged in, or contact us to check your account balance.

Are points transferable?
No. Points will stay active in the original account to which they were deposited.

Where can I find a complete list of items to enhance my meal program?
Go to the redeem points page. Cool School Cafe is continuously working to keep our online catalog fresh and cool. It’s best to check online often for the most recent items. Can't find what you are looking for? Contact us and we'll work with you to create a custom item.

When can I redeem points my Cool School Cafe points to enhance my meal program?
You may redeem points at any time by clicking the redeem points link.

How long does it take to get my items?
You can expect items to ship 4-6 weeks from placing an order.

What is the process for placing a Cool School Cafe order?
Go to the redeem points page. From there, you can browse the great items available and follow the simple process to redeem points.

Purchase Verification

What should I send to verify purchases?
The simplest and most efficient way to verify purchases is to request a velocity/usage report from your distributor(s). This report should list a summary of your qualifying product purchases for the time period specified. We will also accept copies of individual distributor invoices.

When should I send purchase verification?
Please submit verification as often as possible to help us maintain your Cool School Cafe account balance. We strongly suggest submitting verification quarterly or more frequently to keep your account current.

What if the manufacturers' product code numbers do not match the code numbers on the distributor reports or invoices?
Occasionally a distributor will assign a product code number that is different from the manufacturer's code. If there is any question, ask your distributor for verification.

How can I find out more about Member Manufacturer qualifying products?
If you would like additional information on any products or would like a representative to follow up, visit our qualifying products page and click on "Request Product Information" at the top of the page. Complete and submit the associated online form. Cool School Support is available 8:00am - 5:00pm CST to answer product-related questions or pass along specific requests to any Member Manufacturers.

Program

What are the terms and conditions of the program?
Click here for the terms and conditions for participating in the program.

Which Internet browser should I use to view this site?
Latest versions of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.


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