named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cooking from Home
Student-chef collaboration program that brings family recipes to campus dining halls, promoting cultural connection and culinary diversity at Stony Brook University
Cultivated Cabinet Micro-Farm
On-campus micro-farms at East and West Side Dining that grow fresh greens, herbs, and edible flowers for hyper-local sourcing in daily menus
Food Recovery Initiative
Partnership with CareIt to redistribute surplus prepared food to local nonprofits, diverting over 4,000 pounds of food from landfills in 2024
Waste Not 2.0
Chef-driven tracking tool to reduce kitchen waste through data collection and operational adjustments in campus dining facilities
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 2 activities
- Enhances campus dining experiences and programmingOperates innovative dining concepts including the Cooking from Home program, table service via QR codes, new grill concepts like FLAME, barista-style beverage stations, and a campus food truck program to provide diverse and engaging culinary options.
- Manages auxiliary services across SUNY and CUNY campusesOperates and supports diverse non-academic programs including dining, retail, transportation, housing, ice rinks, equine operations, and vending across 35 member campuses, providing basic and expanded services to meet campus community needs.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Advances sustainability in campus operationsReduces environmental impact through initiatives such as replacing harmful products, operating composting and food waste-to-energy programs, distributing reusable containers, and growing food on campus micro-farms.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Connects job seekers with auxiliary service employment opportunitiesOperates an online platform that links job seekers with professional positions in auxiliary services across SUNY campuses.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Facilitates professional development and best-practice sharing among SUNY auxiliary service managersCreates a forum for professional managers of SUNY auxiliary service corporations to share best practices, develop uniform standards, and disseminate new and useful information to improve principles and practices across institutions.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual conference and professional eventsOrganizes and hosts an annual conference at Turning Stone Resort Casino, utilizing customizable meeting and conference spaces for professional gatherings.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial and in-kind support to SUNY campusesDelivered over $1.1 million in financial and in-kind support to SUNY Morrisville during the 2019–2020 fiscal year and provides broader funding for utility offsets, facility development, and campus programs.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provides membership and networking services to auxiliary professionalsOffers institutional and individual memberships to active employees at member campuses, including access to events, the Annual Meeting, newsletters, the SASA Intranet, and professional networking opportunities.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Redistributes surplus food and supports community initiativesDonated over 4,000 pounds of surplus prepared food to local nonprofits through a mobile app–based food recovery initiative and allocates excess revenues to support campus development, facility improvements, and program enrichment.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Supports MWBE business development and complianceManages Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) compliance commitments across 19 member campuses using the AXI System and spent over $12.7 million with MWBE businesses between April 2018 and March 2020.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$189K
Contributions & grants$104K55%
Program service revenue$72K38%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$165K
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balance sheet
Total assets$107K
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Net assets$89K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +33.7%
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Ain Food Truck Partner — Partnered to operate a food truck offering homestyle Asian fusion food.
- Anona Partner — Partnered to operate a food truck offering globally inspired quesadillas and smoothies.
- Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Partner — Corporate partner of SASA providing services and support to campus auxiliary programs.
- CareIt Partner — Partnership to redistribute surplus prepared food to local nonprofits via the CareIt mobile app.
- Chartwells Partner — Corporate partner of SASA providing services and support to campus auxiliary programs.
- Chatime Partner — Partnered to operate a food truck offering bubble teas and specialty drinks.
- Coca-Cola Partner — Corporate partner of SASA providing services and support to campus auxiliary programs.
- Culinary Institute of America Network — Alumni institution of a featured chef participant in the Cooking from Home program.
- David’s Cookies Trailer Partner — Partnered to operate a food truck serving fresh-baked treats on campus.
- Halal Wayz Partner — Partnered to operate a food truck serving halal cuisine.
- Nathan’s Famous Partner — Partnered to operate a table service dining location at East Side Dining.
- National Association of College Auxiliary Services Network — Member organization that identifies and categorizes campus auxiliary services across colleges.
- Oneida Indian Nation Partner — Hosts the annual conference at Turning Stone Resort Casino, a venue owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation.
- Peet’s Coffee Partner — Corporate partner of SASA providing services and support to campus auxiliary programs.
- Pepsi Partner — Corporate partner of SASA providing services and support to campus auxiliary programs.
- SBU Eats Partner — Operates campus dining services in collaboration with the organization.
- SUNY Central Partner — Collaborates with SASA to develop oversight and control mechanisms for auxiliary service corporations.
- SUNY Morrisville Partner — Provides programs and financial support to enhance student experience at SUNY Morrisville.
- Sodexo Partner — Corporate partner of SASA providing services and support to campus auxiliary programs.
- State University of New York Network — Member of the SUNY system providing professional opportunities through SASA campuses.
- State University of New York Network — Organization exists to support SUNY auxiliary service corporations through coordinated information sharing and professional development.
- State University of New York (SUNY) Government — Has a formal agreement with SUNY outlining functions, responsibilities, and operational scope of auxiliary organizations.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates on campus dining programs including Cooking from Home.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates on the Cooking from Home program to feature community-submitted recipes in campus dining.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Entrepreneurial Service Modelmethodology: entrepreneurial_service_modelBy applying private-sector efficiency, flexibility, and competitive marketing, the organization enhances service delivery and campus financial support because entrepreneurial initiative allows auxiliary services to adapt quickly to market demands and generate sustainable revenue.
- Food as Community Connectionmethodology: food-as-connectionBy featuring student-submitted family recipes and shared dining experiences, the organization fosters cultural integration and community connection because personal, home-inspired food creates emotional resonance and inclusion within the campus community.
- Living Learning Laboratorymethodology: living_learning_laboratoryBy using auxiliary facilities as hands-on training environments, the organization supports student learning and career development because real-world operational settings provide experiential education that bridges academic learning with workforce readiness.
- Peer Collaboration Networkmethodology: peer_collaboration_networkBy convening professional managers from SUNY auxiliary service corporations, the organization fosters shared standards and solves common operational challenges through peer collaboration, which strengthens sector-wide capacity and ethical practices because collective problem-solving enhances innovation and accountability.
- Sustainability Through Behavioral and Operational Innovationmethodology: sustainability-frameworkBy integrating sustainability across environmental, economic, and social domains—using climate labeling, reusable containers, and hyper-local food production—the organization reduces environmental impact and empowers climate-conscious choices because combining infrastructure change with consumer education drives measurable reductions in carbon emissions and waste.