• Mobile Food Vendor Operators must complete and have on file with the WIU Scheduling and Event Services Office or WIU-QC Student Services Office a “Mobile Food Vendor Agreement” form prior to their
arrival to campus property. A Mobile Food Vendor Agreement must be filled out for each campus event where a mobile food vendor is requested.
• Specific to the WIU-QC Campus where food vendors are contracted for consecutive days or for the same recurring time (i.e. every Tuesday), only one agreement is required to be completed. Mobile food vendors must maintain a “self-contained” vehicle with its own power and water sources and cannot connect to a University owned facility or utilize any utility service of the University.
• Mobile food vendor operators must possess a valid and up-to-date food service license through the county or state of Illinois.
• When operating on University Premises, a Mobile Food Vendor must have the ability to present if requested their approved agreement from Western Illinois University and display their designated county and/or state health permit.
• All mobile food vendors must comply with all fire and life safety codes while on campus. Click here for a food truck fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Mobile food vendor operators must adhere to campus policies on official beverage sponsorships (where applicable), alcohol, tobacco, and noise.
• At the conclusion of the event of activity, the mobile food vendor operator must remove from University premises all forms of waste, recyclables, and compostable products resulting from their presence and located within 100 feet of their assigned location.
• Operators are encouraged to provide recyclable or compostable plate, flatware, and packaging.
• It is the responsibility of the mobile food vendor operator to review the University policy regarding mobile food vending on campus, which can be found at www.wiu.edu/policies or by requesting it through the
WIU Scheduling and Event Services Office.