LAUSD's «I»M IN» Campaign Celebrates Good Food in Los Angeles Board Member Nury Martinez Pledges
Good Food Procurement Practices in the District PR News Wire
The Oakland, California Unified School District recently made news by adopting
a Good Food Procurement Program (GFPP).
Not exact matches
It provides in - depth programming that helps grow local
food procurement capacity; educates the public about the importance and impact of Good Food; engages local school districts; and illuminates local, statewide and national food pol
food procurement capacity; educates the public about the importance and impact of
Good Food; engages local school districts; and illuminates local, statewide and national food pol
Food; engages local school districts; and illuminates local, statewide and national
food pol
food policy.
Learn how schools can maximize
food resources through proven
best practices in
procurement, menu planning, marketing, and
food safety as
well as utilization of any excess
food items through donation and / or recycling.
The Chicago
Food Policy Action Council and the
Food Chain Workers Alliance have played a leadership role in the City's adoption of the Program by supporting the Chicago
Good Food Taskforce organized by the Mayor's Office including multiple City of Chicago Sister Agencies (Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago City Colleges, Chicago Housing Authority) and Departments (Department of Public Health, Department of Family and Support Services, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Aviation, and
Procurement).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jose Oliva, 773.612.2559 Rodger Cooley, 773.354.2091,
[email protected] CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO ADOPT
GOOD FOOD PURCHASING POLICY The fourth school district in the country to adopt such a policy, the Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $ 80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, -LSB-
GOOD FOOD PURCHASING POLICY The fourth school district in the country to adopt such a policy, the Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $ 80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, -LSB-
FOOD PURCHASING POLICY The fourth school district in the country to adopt such a policy, the Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $ 80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, -LSB-
FOOD PURCHASING POLICY The fourth school district in the country to adopt such a policy, the
Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $ 80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, -LSB-
Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $ 80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, -LSB-
Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $ 80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, -LSB-
Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $ 80 million annually in public
procurement dollars toward
food that is sustainable, -LSB-
food that is sustainable, -LSB-
food that is sustainable, -LSB-...]
Another report says that the menu will now include «Salvadorean beef stew, chicken tandoori, Asian pad thai, California sushi roll and teriyaki beef and broccoli with brown rice,» but also notes the district says the changes were already in the pipeline
well before Jamie even showed up in L.A. (And given what I know about school
food procurement in my own large urban district, which I'm told can have a year - long lag time, that seems likely to be true.)
The
Good Food Purchasing Program is the first procurement model in the country to support these food system values in equal meas
Food Purchasing Program is the first
procurement model in the country to support these
food system values in equal meas
food system values in equal measure.
The guidance includes: checklists; advice on implementing the standards; portion sizes &
food groups; top tips; standards for school
food other than lunch;
good procurement and where to go for more information and advice.
Depends on next Governor elected in fall 2018 Anne shared data of school shared services Use resources
better - ex:
food service
better product bulk purchase so reduced cost Special ed teacher cover multiple districts 650 sq miles Schools already doing and savings Piggy back service Volume
procurement saves money Once consolidated — Who do you complain to?
Some of you are trying to reduce the amount of
food and energy being wasted in your kitchen and dining room, and others know
procurement processes could be much
better.
And in my career as a
food industry
procurement and supply chain professional, I've always sought out and sourced the
best quality ingredients and packaging.
The report furthermore provides lessons learned from the case studies for sustainable development of CRFS and offers a large number of strategies and tools that can be applied by city regions around the world, including the promotion of (peri) urban agriculture, preservation of agricultural land areas and watersheds through land use planning and zoning, development of
food distribution and social protection programmes for vulnerable groups, support for short supply chains and local
procurement of
food, and promotion of
food waste prevention, reduction and management, as
well as the recovery and redistribution of safe and nutritious
food for human consumption.
Other services may have to be pushed down to the community level as
well, including
procurement and distribution of
food and clothing.
• Track record of following recipes and product directions to prepare
food item in accordance to quality standards • Special talent for operating and maintaining
food preparation equipment according to specific
food items to be cooked • Demonstrated success in
food handling procedures such as wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking and storing • Extensive awareness of managing
food rotation activities and following
food temperature control • Skilled at chopping, cutting, peeling, grinding, stirring and slicing meats, fruits and vegetables in predesignated cuts and portions •
Well - versed in handling and maintaining
food inventories, with special focus on stock levels and
procurement activities • Competent at coordinating standards of quality
food handling with proper sanitation standards • Excellent communication and listening skills, aimed at understanding and carrying out
food preparation instructions accurately and in a time efficient manner • Superb time management abilities targeted at ensuring that
food items are prepared prior to commencement of cooking activities