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Students across Cumberland County Schools could see cafeterias stocked with thousands of frozen treats next school year after district leaders approved a new $177,350.40 ice cream contract covering dessert purchases for the 2026-27 school year.
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved the agreement with GlacierPoint South LLC during its March 10 meeting as part of the district’s routine Child Nutrition Services purchasing contracts.
According to district records, the agreement covers frozen dessert products sold separately from reimbursable school meals and includes an estimated 12,000 total frozen treats distributed across school cafeterias districtwide. Child Nutrition Services officials said all approved products comply with USDA Smart Snacks nutritional guidelines, which regulate calorie, sodium, fat and sugar content for a la carte student food purchases.
The approved contract includes a range of traditional ice cream products alongside fruit-based frozen treats, with ice cream cones accounting for the largest projected purchase volume.
I Scream, You Scream: 12,000 Frozen Dreams!
Ice Cream Cups (600 cases | $6,192 total)
- Chocolate
- Strawberry
- Cotton Candy
Ice Cream Sandwiches (1,560 cases | $17,596.80 total)
- Vanilla
- Cookies & Cream
Frozen Fruit Juice Bars (960 cases | $8,985.60 total)
- Cotton Candy Twirl
- Sour Cherry
Ice Cream Cones (3,600 cases | $49,248 total)
- Crumble Cookie
- Birthday Cake
Fudge Bars (1,560 cases | $44,179.20 total)
- Blue Ribbon Fudge Bar
Frozen Ice Cream Bars (960 cases | $10,598.40 total)
- Chocolate Eclair
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Orange Cream Bar
Sherbet Push Tubes (1,920 cases | $24,422.40 total)
- Cherry
Frozen Fruit Bars (840 cases | $16,128 total)
- FrozFruit Strawberry
The largest share of spending under the contract comes from ice cream cone products, which account for nearly $50,000 of the total agreement, followed closely by fudge bars totaling more than $44,000.
District officials said the contract was awarded after a formal bidding process that generated three vendor submissions.
While multiple companies submitted proposals, school officials recommended GlacierPoint South after determining it was the only bidder that agreed to provide and maintain the freezer equipment required at schools.
District records show the contract includes a special provision requiring the vendor to supply freezer equipment, maintain the machines and handle repairs while retaining ownership throughout the contract period. Other vendors submitted lower-cost proposals but did not include freezer service as required in bid specifications.
The contract will take effect ahead of the start of the 2026-27 school year.
