2025 Challenge Results

Thank you to all the institutions that participated in the 2025 Mayor's Local Food Challenge. Your orders are boosting local farms and keeping food dollars in our community. Here's a snapshot of what we achieved together:

An infographic with an illustration of a tomato, and the text: Mayor's Local Food Challenge Results 2025 - 21 Institutions, 38 Farmers/Suppliers, $595,009 Spent, 289 Orders Placed

2025 Challenge Participants

Platinum Level: 18 orders
  • Hudl
  • Hub Cafe
  • Dish Restaurant
  • Bryan Health
  • Open Harvest Co-op Grocery
  • Duncan Aviation
  • Lincoln Public Schools (60 schools included)
Gold Level: 13-17 orders
  • Immanuel: The Landing
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln, HealtheirU
Silver Level: 7-12 orders
  • Lazlo's Brewery & Grill
  • Community Action's Gathering Place
Bronze Level: 2-6 orders
  • Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
  • Doane University: Fresh Ideas Food Service
  • Zipline Tap and Grill
  • Stepping Stones Child Academy
  • Community Action's Headstart
  • Kanga Kare Child Development Center
  • Kawasaki
  • Educare Lincoln
  • Trinity Child Care at Village Gardens
  • Belmont Community Center

Commitment levels are based on the total number of orders placed throughout the 18 weeks and do not have minimum requirements related to the cost or quantity of product purchased.

Contact Us

Anna Oetting

Sustainability Specialist

Phone

402-441-7859

Email

aoetting@lincoln.ne.gov

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