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Fostering a Local Procurement System: U.Va. Dining’s Relationship with the Local Food Hub

Fostering a Local Procurement System: U.Va. Dining’s Relationship with the Local Food Hub. Kendall Singleton Sustainability Coordinator, U.Va. Dining. Overview. U.Va. Dining’s Sustainability Program The Local Food Hub Forging a local supply chain Marketing efforts

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Fostering a Local Procurement System: U.Va. Dining’s Relationship with the Local Food Hub

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  1. Fostering a Local Procurement System: U.Va. Dining’s Relationship with the Local Food Hub Kendall Singleton Sustainability Coordinator, U.Va. Dining

  2. Overview • U.Va. Dining’s Sustainability Program • The Local Food Hub • Forging a local supply chain • Marketing efforts • Challenges and Opportunities

  3. U.Va. Dining Sustainability • Student Driven • Bull’s Eye Program • Sustainable Purchasing Criteria • Initiatives • Compost • Reusable To-Go Program • Meat Free Monday Station

  4. Local Food Hub • Non-Profit Distribution Organization • Supply, Distribution, and Access • Education

  5. Forging a Local Supply Chain • Weekly Availability List • Seasonal Planning • Dialogue between distributor and chef • Price Competitive

  6. Marketing Efforts • Publicizing Partnership • Labeling Local Foods • Special Events • Farm Tours • Farm Stands • Theme Stations

  7. Challenges and Opportunities • Seasonality restrictions • Gradual growth • Preserving Virginia’s agricultural heritage • Student enthusiasm

  8. Thank You Kendall Singleton kendall.singleton@virginia.edu

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