Organizations
Join the Mayor’s Local Food Challenge!
July 1 to October 31
Strengthen Lincoln’s food system by sourcing fresh, local food! Businesses, schools, institutions, restaurants, and other organizations can take part at four commitment levels—Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—based on the number of local food orders you place over an 18-week period. Participants will be recognized for their leadership in supporting our local food system.
Why Choose Local?
- Offer fresher, tastier, and more nutritious food to your employees, students, or customers.
- Build relationships with local farmers and strengthen Lincoln’s regional economy.
- Gain recognition for your leadership in building a resilient local food system.
- Ordering local food is easy. Partners Lone Tree Foods and Robinette Farms make it simple to source high-quality food grown within a 250-mile radius of Lincoln.
Register to Participate in the Challenge
If your organization is interested in participating or learning more, please complete the registration form. A representative from the Mayor's Local Food Challenge will contact you afterward to help you get started.
Mayor's Local Food Challenge Registration
Commitment Levels
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Platinum Level: 18 orders
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Gold Level: 13-17 orders
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Silver Level: 7-12 orders
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Bronze Level: 2-6 orders
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.
Overview of Program Options
Workplace Wellness and Food Programming
Offer employees the option to pick up local food subscription boxes right at their workplace—an easy way to promote health and support local farmers.
Wholesale to Employee Cafeteria/Special Events
Create an account to shop for local food for regular delivery to your cafeteria or special events.
Wholesale to Restaurants
Order online, or receive emails, texts, or calls from our sales teams. We are here to help you source the freshest ingredients.
Farm to School
Bring local food into your school meals—no matter the size of your program. Use resources like the Harvest of the Month curriculum or highlight a local producer each month. We'll help you create a plan that fits your school.
Custom
Have a creative idea to incorporate more local food into your institution? With our collaborative producer networks, we can build a custom solution tailored to your goals.