Farm to School Salad Bar: A Request For Proposals

The Public Health Association of BC, in partnership with provincial, regional and local groups, is seeking proposals to pilot a Farm to School Salad Bar initiative within 12 schools in the Northern and Interior Health Regions.

Strengthening relationships between the school and the farm is an important aspect of this program. Foods from local farms are grown and harvested to fill a salad bar twice per week in participating schools. Children, parents, school staff, farmers – the whole community – benefit from a program that broadens knowledge and experiences of growing, harvesting, preparing and tasting fresh local greens.

This is your opportunity to participate! Download the Farm to School Salad Bar RFP for details. Find out if your school is eligible for a one time grant to establish the program. Find out about the process to make that happen.

The window of opportunity is short. Applications must be completed and submitted to the PHABC Office no later than April 30, 2008.

Farm to School Salad Bar: Request For Proposals - Frequently Asked Questions

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For further information, contact Joanne Bays, Project Coordinator, Farm to School Salad Bar via email at: bays@telus.net.

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