2024-2025 Progress Report on Feed BC Program

This report is a progress update for the Feed BC program for the 2024-2025 period, focusing on local food procurement within post-secondary institutions (PSIs) in British Columbia. It details the partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, aimed at increasing the sourcing of local foods. The report outlines significant achievements, including a 3% increase in B.C.-sourced food usage, reaching 40% overall in PSI food service operations. It highlights the categories of local food spending, with proteins leading the way, and discusses the initiatives that PSIs have undertaken to strengthen community connections and support local producers. The report also mentions the ongoing efforts to integrate Indigenous food systems and promote local food culture on campuses. Furthermore, it presents future plans to enhance collaboration among institutions and suppliers to further increase local food sourcing and awareness.