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You can learn more about the Good Food Purchasing Program and how it applies to vendors.
The Good Food Purchasing Pro
The Good Food Purchasing Program transforms the way public institutions purchase food by creating a transparent and equitable food system built on five core values: local economies, health, valued workforce, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. The Center for Good Food Purchasing provides a comprehensive set of tools, technical support, and verification system to assist institutions in meeting their Program goals and commitments
The Good Food Purchasing Program transforms the way public institutions purchase food by creating a transparent and equitable food system built on five core values: local economies, health, valued workforce, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. The Center for Good Food Purchasing provides a comprehensive set of tools, technical support, and verification system to assist institutions in meeting their Program goals and commitments
In 2020, Alachua County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department adopted the Good Food Purchasing Policy which formally states five values that we strive to support with food purchases:
Health
Local economies
Environmental sustainability
Animal welfare
Valued workforce
The Good Food Purchasing Policy is the first procurement policy to tie better nutrition and local sourcing to local economic development, worker’s rights, fair wages, and workplace safety. We are excited to be a part of the program and are actively seeking products that align with these values.
Third-party certifications, as listed here, are used as qualifying criteria for three of the five value categories: Environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and value workforce. We ask that vendors note these certifications when submitting new items.
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