Fueling A Sustainable Future
We believe that creating a better world for generations to come starts today.
Our Collective Responsibility
At Hornet Hospitality, we’re committed to making a positive impact on campus and the community by focusing on responsible sourcing, reducing food waste, and offering nutritious meals made with responsible practices. From supporting local partners to making thoughtful choices in our dining operations, we’re working every day to build a more sustainable future. And you can be a part of the effort, too!
Working Toward Zero Waste
We proudly support Sacramento State's sustainability goals. Here are a few active initiatives.
Robust Recycling
We recycle cardboard, metal, paper, glass, and accepted plastic products, and we recycle uncommon items—such as batteries and printer cartridges—wherever possible.
Collaborative Composting
We work with Sac State Sustainability to collect organic materials—including food waste and compostable service items such as napkins and wooden stir sticks—to be composted into useable, nutrient-rich soil amendments.
Proactive Prevention
We use tracking and forecasting tools to proactively identify food waste trends in order to alter our preparation accordingly.
Showcasing Our Local Partner Relationships
Hornet Hospitality sources food from many local farmers, growers, and distributors. Our partners change throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.
Bee Sweet Citrus (Fowler, CA)
Offering a diverse selection of citrus—Navel Oranges, mandarins, lemons, and grapefruit, as well as specialty citrus varieties—Bee Sweet Farms delivers delicious organically grown and harvested citrus with immunity-boosting nutrients.
LoCa Blueberry Farm (Lodi, CA)
Nestled in the heart of Lodi’s agricultural belt, LoCa Blueberry Farm offers fresh, locally grown blueberries known for their vibrant flavor and antioxidant-rich profile. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices, LoCa delivers seasonal harvests that support community health and regional food systems.
Riverdog Farm (Guinda, CA)
A certified organic farm in the Capay Valley, Riverdog Farm cultivates a wide variety of produce including heirloom tomatoes, lettuces, summer squash, and spring onions. Known for its regenerative farming methods and deep ties to the local food movement, Riverdog Farm supplies nutrient-dense vegetables that highlight the best of Northern California’s growing season.
Our Local Sourcing List is Always Growing!
- Alemaya Farm (Guinda, CA)
- Azolla Farm (Pleasant Grove, CA)
- Brisa Ranch (Pescadero, CA)
- Cadena Farm (Esparto, CA)
- Cloverleaf Farm (Dixon, CA)
- Comanche Creek Farms (Chico, CA)
- Durst Organic Growers (Esparto, CA)
- Fiery Ginger Farm (West Sacramento, CA)
- Full Belly Farm (Guinda, CA)
- JSM Organics (Royal Oaks, CA)
- Lockewood Acres (Vacaville, CA)
- Mt. Moriah Farms (Lodi, CA)
- Pasture 42 (Guinda, CA)
- Pure Honey (Winters, CA)
- Terra Firma Farm (Winters, CA)
- The Natomas Farm (Rio Linda, CA)
- Wild River Fruit (Marysville, CA)
More Ways to Go Green with Hornet Hospitality
Choose to Reuse
With sustainable circularity in mind, we redesigned our residential dining program to reduce the use of single-use plastics and other disposable products. Our reusable clamshell boxes and cups help us do just that! With thousands of residents who may wish to take their meals to-go during any meal period, we have saved countless disposables from the landfill!
Get Involved
We host several key events throughout the year to inform the Sac State community about sustainable dining practices, including Earth Day Celebration, Golden Ticket Dinner, Coolfood Meal Promotions, and Meatless Mondays.
Food Donation
Through our Epicure Extras program, we notify students of free surplus food from catered events via the Sac State Mobile App, reducing food waste while providing real-time nourishment. In addition, we donate non-perishable items each semester to the ASI Food Pantry.
