Local Food
We take our commitment to supprting local seriously. An average of 30% - 40% of food procurement is currently local across Dining Services locations with a goal of reaching at least 50%. ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Food is on a journey to celebrate local & seasonal foods and to support local suppliers and businesses. We're proud of our B.C. foods and are actively working to bring more of them to campus.
What is local?
At ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV local is any food that is grown, caught, harvested, raised, or processed in British Columbia.
50%
Target for ingredients sourced locally
$2 million
Spent on local food in 2022
20k lbs
Local produce sourced monthly
3.3k lbs
Local beef and Chicken sourced monthly
Featured Local Suppliers
Local Food Events
Check out some of the tasty local food events we've hosted on campus.
Community corn roast featuring corn from Felix Farms in Delta
Chef Rajeev showing off a Blueberry Flatbread special during BC Blueberry Week. Blueberries grown by Surrey Farms.
Chiwi Chips pop-up in Dining Commons
Indigenous People's Day special menu, featuring locally made Bangin' Bannock.
Eve's Crackers pop-up in Dining Commons
BAK'D Cookies Valentine's Day Pop-up Shop
Food Truck Wednesdays
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Food is a proud partner of Feed BC, working to support local food systems and bring more BC food into the community.