Local Lunch

Local Lunch is the “next step” in our on-going efforts to bring more local foods to students in Portland cafeterias. Our Farm-to-School program began in 2006 with the introduction of Harvest of the Month.

What is a Local Lunch? 

Once a month we will serve a meal that is made entirely from local products. Our “local” region includes Oregon, Washington and California counties North of San Francisco.

Economic – Our purchases directly support
local farmers and bakers, packers, truck drivers, and others within our regional food economy.
Known source – We know where the foods we serve come from, who raised it, and how it traveled to our doors.
High quality food and delicious lunches –
Foods are fresh or minimally processed and high in nutrients to fuel students’ minds throughout the school day.
Environmental – Food from local sources travels less distance reducing the impact on the environment.

Want to see more of these great changes in the future?

Support Portland Public Schools Nutrition Services with the changes we’re making in the present!

Buy lunch on Local Lunch days! Show your support for change in the cafeteria. Together, we can create lifelong healthy eaters and support the regional food economy.

Local Lunch is made possible through grant funding from the Kaiser Permanente Community Fund at the Northwest Health Foundation. Ecotrust, the Western Regional Lead Agency for the National Farm-to-School network, submitted the grant proposal and is managing the project.