Sodexo renews contract with Deaconess Health System to advance patient-centered care
Strategic innovation and commitment to operational excellence bolster extended relationship
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (August 5, 2026) — Sodexo, a leading provider in high-quality food and facilities management solutions, announced the renewal of its partnership with Deaconess Health System. Signed on May 4, 2026, the agreement extends Sodexo’s foodservice and facilities management services for five years with an automatic two-year renewal, valued at $23M annually.
“Our ongoing commitment to delivering a hospitality-driven strategy was a key factor in our contract renewal contract with Deaconess Health System, reinforcing our presence as an innovative healthcare partner in the Midwest region,” said Molly Matthews, CEO, Sodexo Healthcare & Seniors U.S. “Continuing our strong partnership allows us to further our shared vision of enhancing patient satisfaction through elevated clinical dining experiences and operational efficiencies.”
Under the renewed agreement, Sodexo will continue providing Food and Nutrition and Purchasing services across the health system, which serves 1.5 million patients annually. Experiencia, Sodexo Healthcare’s digital patient insights and rounding platform, will continue to actively evaluate and integrate patient feedback to provide exceptional care. The eat> Café & Bites and eat> Food Market concepts will also remain part of Deaconess Health System’s dining program, offering fresh, nutrition retail options tailored to employees, patients and visitors.
“Sodexo has been a valued partner to our organization for several years, bringing a collaborative and strategic approach to care and service that bridges hospitality innovation with clinical support services,” said Jill Beehn-Buttry, Director Support Services at Deaconess Health System. “Our organizations share a commitment to prioritizing the patient experience, and we remain confident in Sodexo’s ability to position Deaconess Health System for long-term success.”
Leveraging the expertise of Sodexo’s dedicated employees and the reach of its global enterprise, this continued partnership underscores Sodexo’s commitment to fostering long-term, value-driven relationships with healthcare systems across the U.S., which today includes 700 hospitals nationwide. With 10 million patient meals served annually and 230 million square feet of healthcare space cleaned and sanitized daily, Sodexo is poised for continued growth in 2026 and beyond.
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About Sodexo North America
Sodexo North America is a division of Sodexo Group, a global leader in food and services shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. Operating in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, Sodexo North America is committed to meeting the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and to contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.
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