The food “revolution” is not new to us, it’s not a fad we’re chasing, it’s who we are and what we do and has been since day one.
We have been cooking from scratch since day one. We buy whole ingredients and cook them. We train our team on how to use whole ingredients in a variety of ways to introduce variety and innovation on a constant basis.
Our Food Philosophy
Animal Welfare Policy
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Local Farmers & Producers
We know firsthand the importance of supporting local businesses. That’s why we utilize Gordon Food Service’s NearBuy program as our primary vendor.
NearBuy offers a variety of produce and specialty items, all produced by farmers and artisans within 250 miles. Their programs provide access to the highest-quality produce and specialty foods that we get to offer in our dining hall. By sourcing locally, we provide unique products that are in-season, in demand, and grown right here in our community.
Proudly Serving Big Shoulders Coffee
A Better Coffee Experience
Glenbrook High School District 225 offers Big Shoulders Coffee to its community.
Big Shoulders Coffee is a sustainable, woman owned, specialty coffee roaster based in Chicago, Illinois.
Social Impact
Big Shoulders Coffee focuses on responsible growing and crafting by sourcing high‑quality beans through direct trade relationships, ensuring farmers are paid fairly and growing practices are transparent. They partner with farms using sustainable methods like organic, shade‑grown cultivation to protect ecosystems, and their roasting team brings out each bean’s natural character with careful, artisan techniques.
Community at the Core
Big Shoulders Coffee pours back into the communities it serves, supporting organizations that provide housing support, youth inspiration, cancer research, and global empowerment. Their long‑standing involvement with groups like The Night Ministry, Black Creativity, Taste of Hope, Farmers Project, and Working Bikes reflects a belief that great coffee should also create real, human impact, locally and beyond.