California’s Premier School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative
Empowering School Districts to Maximize Their USDA Food Resources
Your Mission. Our Expertise.
PINCO is California’s only self-managed USDA Receiving Agency and Purchasing Cooperative dedicated exclusively to optimizing school nutrition programs. We transform complex commodity management into streamlined operations that serve your students better.
Why Choose PINCO?
Single-Source Solution
Simplify your operations with our consolidated NSLP entitlement management and single-bank inventory system. We coordinate both direct and diverted commodities, delivering them on-demand to your schools exactly when you need them.
Smart Resource Management
Access our custom online portal for real-time inventory tracking, agreements, and USDA Foods management. Our strategic delivery scheduling throughout the year ensures optimal storage and usage while reducing your administrative workload.
Industry Leadership
Benefit from our active representation on CDE’s Food Distribution Advisory Committee and leadership roles in the American Commodity Distribution Association (ACDA). We provide direct access to regulatory updates and ensure your district’s voice is heard at policy-making tables.
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Meetings
See our minutes from previous meetings, along with the agendas for upcoming meetings of the Executive Committee and Advisory Committee.