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Policies Regarding Food Purchases

August 26, 2020

As indicated by leadership in a communication to faculty and staff on April 16, most discretionary spending is being paused, and the University is under an essential purchasing directive. Procurement would like to remind staff that departments and schools should not be arranging for the University to pay for food for virtual meetings while working remote. Also, as we prepare to return to campus, here are some important reminders to keep in mind regarding food purchases:

For questions about food purchases we encourage you to speak with your department/school business office, or contact Procurement at procurement@northwestern.edu.

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