Bringing Feed BC to K-12

Feed BC is a government partnership program led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to increase the use of B.C. food in public institutions, facilities, and programs. Feed BC connects and builds opportunities between B.C.’s many public institutions and B.C. producers and processors to help grow food system resilience, local jobs, and economic diversification across the province.

Working together with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is integrating Feed BC into K-12 schools through the province’s new Feeding Futures funding, which invests in building and expanding local school food programs.

Building on work already underway in B.C.’s K-12 sector, Feed BC will support school districts and schools to use more B.C. food and grow local food literacy opportunities and partnerships based on school needs, investing in their local communities and economic growth.

In 2023/24, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is planning to introduce Feed BC to K-12 schools and develop resources and support for school districts, schools, and food program partners to help build capacity and partnerships to source and track B.C. foods within new and expanded school food programs.

The consultant’s role will include supporting the Ministry to engage with school food programs and partners to understand local food needs and opportunities, soliciting input/advice on Feed BC program resources and, supporting the Ministry’s efforts to introduce Feed BC to the K-12 sector in planning 23/24 foundational year, and plan for future program developments.

The project is a one-year contract ending (2024/03/25), with up to a one-year option to renew. The budget of the project is a maximum of $100,000.00 including services and eligible expenses. Further details as to the scope of this opportunity and the requirements can be found within this RFP (Request For Proposal).