Under the Regulations, AAFCANS is to conduct its operations on a commercial and self‑supporting basis, with the aim of providing savings sufficient to permit distribution of surplus funds for the benefit of the members of the Army, the Air Force and their families.

In accordance with a Ministerial directive AAFCANS now reinvests cash surpluses into remodelling and refurbishing canteen facilities and improving products and services.

During the year $534,985 was paid to SADFOs or base welfare funds under contracts negotiated by AAFCANS for vending on base.Chart 1. Welfare Disbursements 2019

Coffee loyalty returned more than 109,176 free coffees at a retail value of over $436,000 to our customers.