Pictured: Farmers Alex Otto (left) and Stephen Dienger (not pictured) join over 100 advocates to support the passing of a resolution adopting the Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) in Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS).
Our Harvest joined 100 local residents and a coalition of over 33 different groups and organizations representing students, parents, food industry workers, civil rights activists, and environmentalists advocating the passage of a resolution adopting the Good Food Purchasing Program in Cincinnati Public Schools:
“On January 28th 2019, the Cincinnati School Board unanimously voted in favor of a resolution adopting the Good Food Purchasing Program in Cincinnati public schools. In 2017, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) spent more than $7.7 million on food. By adopting this resolution, the school district takes an important step toward making sure those millions support not only healthy and delicious food for students, but also a strong local economy, fair working conditions for food sector workers, and sustainable and humane farming practices.
Last week’s resolution was the result of a two and a half year process led by a robust and diverse community-based coalition advocating for the Program. The coalition roll call included 33 different groups and organizations represented at the meeting. Close to 100 local residents filled the auditorium—including many students, parents, food industry workers, civil rights activists, and environmentalists. Among those donning orange armbands in support were Board of Education members Ozie Davis III, Ryan Messer, and Mike Moroski, who introduced the resolution. Davis III remarked, “There’s not often a coalition of this might for any subject matter; your commitment to the children of our district is commendable.”
