Local Purchasing

OSPI NSLP and SBP Sponsor Survey USDA Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Child Nutrition Services (CNS) is applying for the USDA Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement (LFS) Program.

About This Program

The goal of the LFS program is to increase local food consumption and support farmers/producers by creating create purchasing relationships for the future. This program will allow OSPI CNS to purchase domestic, locally grown foods. These foods will be purchased from local producers, small businesses, and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers for distribution to schools. OSPI CNS plans to apply for approximately $3.6 million in LFS funding.

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