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All Students Can Eat Fresh, Local Foods

Every child, no matter their zip code, deserves access to fresh, local food. We make it easier for producers and school districts to work together so students can enjoy nutritious meals that fuel their learning and growth.
Here's How We Do It
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Real Fresh Food, Real Impact

Our programs have made their mark on schools, producers, and students.
Impact during the 2025-2026 school year1.

pounds of local food served

participating school districts

PRODUCERS SUPPORTED

Dollars invested into the local food economy

Dollars invested over the past 10 years

CHILDREN ENGAGED AT TOTALLY TASTY EVENTS

1 The data reflect the 2025-2026 school year through September 30th. Data is from quarterly purchasing reports of approved farm to school vendors through the Ohio
Schools Council bid. Totally Tasty data is collected by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.

We Make Farm to School Work

From procurement to promotion, we help schools and producers navigate farm to school programming with the tools and resources they need.

PRODUCER READINESS

We prepare producers to meet school standards so students can enjoy the freshest food from their own communities.

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LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT

We guide schools through compliant, cost-effective local food purchasing so students can enjoy fresher meals without districts breaking their budgets.

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HARVEST OF THE MONTH

Every season has its freshest picks. Help students be inspired by resources that promote a year-long interest in local foods.

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COST SHARE

Every district deserves fresh, local foods. We invest in schools and producers that demonstrate commitment to their local food system. Our cost share program offers up to $4,000 in funding to offset costs.

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Totally Tasty taste test events, Food Leaders Alliance student ambassadors, and educational resources help students get excited about healthy foods.

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FEED OUR FUTURE ACADEMY

Our foodservice staff training courses fit busy schedules while improving student dining experiences.

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FARM TO EARLY CARE & EDUCATION

We work with Early Ages Healthy Stages (EAHS) to design programs for infants, toddlers, and young learners.

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Equal Access to Fresh Food & Opportunity

We’re building an inclusive food system where every child can eat well and every grower can contribute to their community’s health. Our partnerships remove barriers, so students benefit from diverse, local food sources.

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Food Leaders are Making BIG Impacts

Our Food Leaders have been hard at work sharing ideas, offering feedback and helping make real changes to their school meals. Each month brings a new theme, ensuring our farm to school work grows alongside student interests and ideas. Throughout their input, students...
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Thank you to Our Farmers

As we reflect on the season of gratitude, the Feed Our Future team is so grateful for all of the farmers we partnered with this past year.  Thank you for the incredible work you do every day in making sure that we have the opportunity to eat local foods....
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Innovation and Competition Can Co-Exist

Project SCALES is coming to Northeast Ohio At Feed Our Future, shaking up the status quo is more than a mission — it’s who we are. At the heart of everything we do is one big idea: get more fresh, local, and regional foods onto the plates of students — from early...
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Feed Our Futures 2024-2025 Local Purchasing Report

Feed Our Future believes every child deserves access to fresh, health and (when available) local food-no matter where they go to school. That is why we work hand-in-hand with our partners to make local purchasing as simple as possible, impactful, and sustainable....
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Meet the Feed Our Future Team!

Meet the dedicated Feed Our Future team, Alison, Liz, Ali, and Bailey, who are working hard continue to expand school food procurement. They do this by working with school food service professionals, local farmers and food producers on a daily basis to ensure students...
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Let's Talk About Farm to School for You

Not sure where to start? We’ll walk you through it, whether you’re a producer or school food service director. Meet with our team to discuss your goals, vision, and how we can help—at no cost to you.

1SCHEDULE A TIME>
2INITIAL CONSULT

Meet with a Feed Our Future® team member to talk about your challenges and priorities.

3CONSULT OUTPUT

Based on needs and resources, we can provide:

  • Support for Schools:
    • OCS bid purchasing information and guidance
    • Cost share program funding
    • Scheduling a Totally Tasty event
  • Support for Producers:
    • A custom readiness plan
    • Funding options
    • Information about food safety training
    • Assistance to apply for the OCS bid
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HARVEST OF THE MONTH

We created the Harvest of the Month program for each month’s fresh picks! The Harvest of the Month item for February is Carrots! Learn more about our resources & recipes to fuel growing minds and bodies.

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Upcoming Events in the Community

See what’s happening in your region to improve student nutrition through Totally Tasty taste test events, conferences, training, and seasonal celebrations.

Crestwood Intermediate School Food Leaders Alliance Meeting: February 5th, 2026

Food Leaders will meet to plan their next student-led farm to school event.  

Marion C Seltzer Elementary Food Leaders Alliance Meeting: February 9th, 2026

Food Leaders will meet to plan their next student-led farm to school event.

Crestwood Health, Wellness & Safety Fair: February 18th, 2026

The event is designed for students, staff, families and the community to learn about various health and safety topics. It serves as an educational opportunity focusing on promoting wellness and safety within the Crestwood Local School District community.

Totally Tasty Event at Westerly Elementary School: February 25th, 2026

Partnering with Bay Village Local School District, Feed Our Future is hosting a Totally Tasty Event at Westerly Elementary School where students will have the opportunity to try local carrots and vote on whether they “LOVED IT“, “LIKED IT“, or “NOT FOR ME“

School Nutrition Association Chapter 76 Meeting and Food Show at Canton South High School: February 26th, 2026

The event is designed to be an afternoon of learning, networking and professional growth.

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