ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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ABOUT

WHY SUSTAINABLE FOOD PURCHASING?

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O‘AHU GOOD FOOD

PURCHASING PROGRAM

For the next three years, this program will help engage with key partners from government and private entities in institutional purchasing. Partners will be supported in implementation of strategies to facilitate purchasing and procurement of locally, sustainably, and equitably produced food thereby contributing to the overall vision of a resilient and sustainable food system in Hawai'i.

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How does this program work?

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The Center for Good Food Purchasing is the brain behind the framework that Oʻahu will implement in institutions across the island.

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This procurement framework is called the Good Food Purchasing Program. It will unite various stakeholders in Oʻahu's food system through common strategies and goals.

Oʻahu will join other campaigns across the country that will be working to implement the Good Food Purchasing Program throughout its institutions

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The framework is based on five core values:

  • Local Economies

  • Environmental Sustainability

  • Valued Workforce

  • Animal Welfare

  • Nutrition

Why we should partner

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• Help Hawaiʻi reach its sustainability goals.

• Support more local food businesses and farms to revitalize and diversify Hawaiʻi's economy.

• Improve food access for vulnerable groups.

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• Learn how to procure more nutritious and ethically-sourced ingredients and products.

• Contribute valuable data to the food system.

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• Contribute to a more resilient Oʻahu.

• Help prevent obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

• Serve meals that consumers are proud to eat!

  • Stimulate the local economy.

  • Mitigate food insecurity & disruptions in the food supply chain.

  • Improve public health.

What are the benefits?

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