Sourcing B.C. food for your school food program brings quality, local, fresh food to students while contributing to the growth, resilience and sustainability of B.C.’s communities and food system. Local food in schools builds student knowledge of community-based food systems and creates connections with farmers, fishers, traditional gatherers, and knowledge holders.
A “B.C. Food” is food that is produced and/or processed in B.C. , as defined by Feed BC. This Feed BC Resource expands on the definition and provides some examples.
Feed BC is a provincial government partnership initiative led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, to increase B.C. food in K-12 schools and other government-supported facilities.
For more information visit: Feed BC in K-12 schools – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
To learn more about what foods can be found in B.C. and when, visit What’s in season? – Buy BC and the Feed BC Directory.
Echoes of Tradition
Traditional foods like Guuding.ngaay sea urchin are not just unfamiliar to children but are a link to heritage when harvested and tasted. These ancestral flavors spark a deep connection to past generations and shared experiences around the family table.
Video: Kuunaajaad (Jenny Cross), Early Childhood Educator.
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