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Next Meeting of the Sustainable Procurement Working Group - WEDNESDAY September 6th
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Join Us for the Next Meeting of the Sustainable Food Procurement Working Group Wednesday September 6th!


The DC Food Policy Council wants you to join us for our next working group meeting Wednesday September 6th from 3-5pm, at 1100 4th St SW, Suite E650, Conference Room (closest metro, Waterfront on the Green line). This will be a joint meeting with the community Coalition of the Good Food Purchasing Program. All are welcome. 

AGENDA

  1. Update from DCPS Food and Nutrition Services on GFPP Contract
  2. Update on revised GFPP standards 
  3. Healthy Students Amendment Act of 2017 (please review ahead of meeting)
    • Recap of discussion during the July Sustainable Procurement Working Group Meeting
    • Community engagement plan/testimony writing workshops 
  4. Presentation from Friends of the Earth on their Case Study to Shrink the Carbon and Water Footprint of School Food in Oakland 
    • Including potential partnership opportunities for DC School Food Vendors
  5. Who are missing stakeholder groups, how do we reach out to them and what are the different opportunities for engagement around GFPP 
    • Review of GFPP outreach templates



These meetings will have a different format from previous working group meetings. They will be a time for the group to work on advancing their strategic priorities and research, there will not be formal presentations unless otherwise stated.  

Further agenda details, or any location changes will be posted online on the working group webpage Sustainable Food Procurement Working Group. 

Events & Announcements


Entree DC

A half-day, free conference to bring the
food and beverage industry, public sector leaders
and private sector resources together.  
  • Connect with budding entrepreneurs, thriving businesses and industry giants disrupting the hospitality industry
  • Hear from leaders in the field about how to market, grow and expand your business
  • Sit down with experts to learn about restaurant licensing, outdoor seating requirements and other regulatory requirements
  • Check the status of your licenses 
  • Find the right suppliers for your food and beverage industry needs at the Supplier Market

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DC Food Policy Council

  • The notes from the full DC Food Policy Council on August 2nd are available online now. 
  • Details about the other Working Group meetings dates times and meeting topics are available on our calendar. 

Can't come to the meeting but still want to get involved?

Go to our website - dcfoodpolicy.org
Follow us on Twitter @DCFoodPolicy
Like our Facebook page.
Email us your questions at dcfoodpolicy@dc.gov 
Follow the Livestream of the event on Facebook Live or Periscope of our partner DC Greens 
The DC Food Policy Council is a coalition of stakeholders and government representatives who have come together to identify regulatory burdens on the local food economy, collect and analyze data on the food economy and food equity, promote positive food policies, and guide organizations and individuals involved in the food economy. The act establishes a Food Policy Director in the DC Office of Planning who will promote food policy in the District, attract new participants to the local food economy, assist individuals already participating in the local food economy, and achieve the food goals identified in the Sustainable DC Plan.
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www.dcfoodpolicy.org 

Our mailing address is:
Attn: DC Food Policy Council
DC Office of Planning
1100 4th Street SW, Suite E650
Washington DC 20024

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