B.C. Food and Local Food Literacy

Sourcing B.C. food for your school food program increases students’ access to quality, fresh, local food and supports the local economy. 

Local food literacy is the understanding and appreciation of local food, helping students form a meaningful connection to where their food comes from and the people behind it. 

Feed BC is a program that supports K-12 school food programs to source and incorporate more B.C. foods, with a goal of working towards 30% B.C. food purchases, while also creating more opportunities for students to learn about local food and producers and processors. Feed BC defines a “B.C. food” as a final food product that is produced and/or processed within B.C.    

For a more detailed definition of “B.C Food” and to learn the benefits of B.C. food and local food literacy in Feeding Futures programs, visit the B.C. foods and local food literacy webpage.  

For more on Feed BC and for a full list of B.C. food and local food literacy resources, visit the Feed BC in K-12 schools webpage.