SLIDE 36 EXPLORING PURCHASING POLICIES
SFPC Mayoral Advisory (Nov 19, 2019)
Recommended adoption of GFPP
For Denver’s Summer Food program. Child and Adult Care programs, and Denver Jail
Advances numerous city goals
$3.395 million over 5 years to CO food businesses, producers, and farmers
Environmental benefits, including carbon and water footprint reduction
Public health benefits, including potential impacts on healthy eating for children and other vulnerable populations
Improving social and racial equity
BVSD Example: Since adopting GFPP in 2016, BVSD has spent $890,700 (41%) in the CO economy – part
- f 2.19 million meals/year