Massachusetts DESE and Gold Star Foods Launch Innovative Local Food Programs Connecting Schools with Massachusetts-Grown and Massachusetts-Made Products - PR Newswire
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New initiatives make local purchasing easier for schools while supporting Massachusetts agriculture, food manufacturers, and studentsONTARIO, Calif., /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Food Distribution Program and Gold Star Foods today announced the launch of two new Massachusetts Local Food initiatives that will bring locally sourced and locally produced products to school meal programs across the Commonwealth.
The programs, available to participating schools beginning this October, represent an innovative approach to local procurement by simplifying purchasing and distribution on behalf of school districts while creating new market opportunities for Massachusetts farmers and food manufacturers.
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