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The Future of Federal Food Purchasing: Transforming Policy & Practice

March 11-12, 2024

The Global Food Institute at The George Washington University and its founder, José Andrés, in partnership with the Federal Good Food Purchasing Coalition, held a two-day convening in March 2024.

Across the country, policymakers, food service professionals, businesses, and diverse communities have tapped into the potential of public food procurement for achieving health, climate, and economic goals. We invited attendees to join us in exploring how values-aligned food procurement can be leveraged to advance the federal government’s goals for nutrition and health, climate mitigation, racial equity, economic competition, and worker well-being. The post-event report highlights key takeaways from this event.