Good Food Purchasing Resource Hub
The New York City Good Food Purchasing initiative strives to use institutional food procurement as a critical tool for change and equity in our food system. The following resources exist as a “one stop shop” for the Good Food Purchasing initiative. Follow the headings to find the right resources for you as city staff, a vendor, or simply an interested New Yorker!
Introduction to the Good Food Purchasing Initiative
What is the Good Food Purchasing initiative?
What are the Good Food Purchasing values?
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Good Food Purchasing Data Dashboard
Good Food Purchasing Initiative Projects
Special Audit Tomato Bid
Best Value Bid
If you are a vendor...
How to Contract with the City
What are the contracts like at different agencies?
Where to look for an agency's food contract?
What other city resources are available to vendors?
Value Certification and Data Sharing
New York State Procurement Guidelines
What data does the GFP initiative look for?
NYC Food Standards Overview
NYC Food Standards Resources
School Menu Nutrition Information
If you work for a City agency...
Procurement and Contracting
Diversifying New York City Food Procurement
Center for Good Food Purchasing Resources
GWU Government Procurement Law Resources
The Lunch Box Procurement Tools and Resources
Change Lab Solutions Procurement Resources
BuyWise Procurement Resources (NYC Employees Only)
NYC Food Standards Implementation Guide
NYC H+H Plant-Based Defaults Recipes
NYC Public Schools Plant Powered Friday Recipes
Chef Ann Foundation Recipes
Climate Friendly Meal Recipes
Forward Food Recipes
Greener by Default Research
FOE Climate Friendly Marketing Materials
The Lunch Box Marketing Resources
Photographing School Food Resource Guide