The local food framework for Ontario Colleges
A step-by-step guide to bringing more Ontario food to Ontario colleges
The Framework provides templates, tools and resources to help college and foodservice staff procure, prepare and promote more local food on campus.
Access the full Framework and download the tools below.
Read the Local Food Procurement Framework
Step 1: Conduct a Food origin audit
How to conduct a food origin audit
Set a baseline measurement of local food on campus
Step 2: Set Local food Goals in the RFP and Contract
Manage the RFP and contract process
Set local food goals in the Request for Proposal (RFP)
Step 3: Train Foodservice Staff to Serve and Promote Local Food
Train foodservice staff
Increase local food literacy skills among foodservice staff
Step 4: Increase Sales by Marketing Local Foods
Market and promote local foods on campus
Create marketing campaigns to drive foodservice sales
Step 5: Evaluate SUCCESS and Set New Local Food Goals
Build on Success
Find new ways to increase local food procurement
