Food Procurement
We are actively recruiting new members! Please reach out if you are producers, municipal employees, institutional employees, food business owners or managers, or residents who care about food policy and expanding local sourcing from farms to institutions in Wake County.
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Circle Lead:
Trevor Hyde, Local Food Systems Agent, Wake County Cooperative Extension, trevor.hyde@wake.gov
Circle Purpose:
This Circle aims to implement “good food purchasing” practices in line in Wake County; we strive towards a transparent and equitable food system that prioritizes local producers, improves local economies, and increases the provision of fresh, local, healthy food in Wake County schools, hospitals, and other large institutions.
Current Activities
Researching successes and challenges in other cities who have implemented the Good Food Purchasing Program
Understanding the current sourcing practices of Wake County institutions
Identifying potential institutional partners for a pilot program
Identifying the values and processes that should govern Wake County food procurement
Creating an advocacy strategy to highlight this issue for policymakers and the public
Circle Resources
Here is the GFPP website (including tons of resources and sample policies from other cities): https://goodfoodcities.org/
Resources covering how to integrate local food requirements within existing or new contracts:
“Farm to Institution Guide” reviews types of contracts, RFP tips
Sample Language & Resources for Local Foods in Contracts & RFPs
CSPI Resource Guide on Healthy Supply Chains: lists of healthy products, tips on cost-saving, training