Put Fresh, Local Foods on Your School's Menu
Find and purchase local foods for your students.
Feed Our Future, working with Ohio Schools Council, has pioneered a farm to school bid process that supports local food procurement in school districts across Northeast Ohio and Cincinnati. The bid focuses on fruits, vegetables, and value-added products with local ingredients, giving districts the infrastructure they need to put fresh, local foods on student lunch trays.
Bid Tools Built For schools
Making Access Equitable
It's our goal to make fresh, local food accessible to every student, no matter their ZIP Code.
School Equipment Cost Share Program
Our School Equipment Cost Share Program helps local schools purchase the equipment they need to prepare, serve, and store local foods. Aimed at schools with a majority BIPOC and/or economically disadvantaged students, the program reimburses up to $2,000 per local school building or $4,000 per school district. Funding can apply to equipment purchases like Robot Coupes, salad spinners, fruit sheers, and movable shelving.
Fresh Food for Every Student
Think your district is too rural, too urban, too large or too small for local food programs? Students in districts of all sizes and demographics are already enjoying fresh, local meals.
We’re built to meet your students where they are.
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No-Cost, Self-Paced Online Learning for School District Staff
Our online courses are designed to help cafeteria teams feel confident serving up fresh, seasonal foods. Lessons include hands-on recipes, food safety information, and helpful videos that bring new ideas to the table. Your team will also find tools that can help them promote your healthy offerings.
Food Service Directors: Let's Discuss What's Possible for Your Students!
Work one-on-one with our team at no cost to explore how farm to school programming can improve your students' dining experience. Together, we'll create a plan to bring fresh, local foods to your school that fits your budget and operations.
