Local Food for Schools (LFS) Program Feedback Survey

Thank you for participating in the Local Food for Schools Program.

Your feedback is valuable in helping us assess the program's success and plan for local food procurement sustainability beyond the LFS grant funding.

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

Contact Info

1.Your Name:

2.Name of your participating school(s)/district:

Section 1: Program Experience

3.The local Food for Schools program has provided access to a wider variety of fresh produce for our school meals.

5.Local food integration has been well-received by students in our schools.

6.Our school cafeteria staff feels comfortable and confident preparing meals with local ingredients.

7.The program has been logistically manageable for our food service team (ordering, delivery, storage).

Section 2: Challenges and Opportunities

8.What are the biggest challenges you have faced in implementing the Local Food for Schools program?

9.What are the biggest benefits you have experienced from participating in the Local Food for Schools program? (Select any/all that apply.)

Improved menu variety and quality

Supporting local farmers and the economy

Educational opportunities for students about local food systems

Reduced environmental impact

Other (please specify)

10.What changes or improvements would you suggest to make the program more effective?

11.Are there any resources or technical assistance you need to be able to better tell your story around local food?

Section 3: Beyond the Grant Funding

12.Are you interested in continuing to source local food beyond the grant funding period?

Yes

No

Unsure

13.What are the biggest incentives that would encourage you to purchase more local food? (Select any/all that apply.)

Financial assistance (grants, rebates)

Reliable supply of high-quality local products

Technical assistance with menu planning and logistics

Training for staff on handling and preparing local food

Increased student demand for local food options

Other (please specify)

14.What are the biggest barriers you foresee in continuing local food procurement beyond the grant funding? (Select any/all that apply.)

Other (please specify)

Section 4: Share-Outs

15.Please share any additional comments or suggestions you have regarding local food procurement in your schools.

16.Do you have any testimonials or anecdotal successes you can share on waste reduction (plate waste), quality of produce (e.g., flavor, reduction in shrinkage with cooking), student/staff feedback, etc.?

17.What products do you want to see more of? What products do you have no interest in?

Thank you for your valuable feedback!