Schools, Universities, Hospitals and other Institutions
These large institutions have enormous food needs, and thus an enormous power to influence our local food economy. They've chosen responsibility and sustainability by promoting locally grown food on their campuses.
Cooper University Hospital
www.cooperhealth.org
(856) 342-2000
One Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103
Cooper
University Hospital, beginning in the Spring/Summer of 2008 is offering
a CSA to employees. During the growing season the Food and Nutrition
Department and the Cranberry Bistro will be purchasing local produce
direct from farm to institution. rBGH free local milk is served to all
patients, employees and visitors. Fair Trade coffee is brewed up in the
employee “Marketplace” and the administrative offices.
Member
Haverford College
www.haverford.edu
(610) 896-1108
370 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
Haverford
College Dining Services, working via its student-run group “Food Fight”
creates local food specials every semester. Food for these events and
items from our general menu are purchased from local farmers.
Member
Swarthmore College
www.swarthmore.edu
(610) 328-8633
500 College Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
For
the past 10 years, we've strived to purchase from local farmers and
work as closely with them a possible. We aim to compensate them fairly
for the products they provide.
Member
Farmer's Friend
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
www.jeffersonhospital.org
1-800-JEFF NOW
111 S. 11th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
The
Atrium cafeteria, open to the community, is committed to supporting
local farmers. We feature Fair Trade/Organic Coffee, local seasonal
produce, organic yogurt and cage free eggs. Jefferson sponsors a weekly
outdoor Farmers' Market to link local farms to our community. Winners
of the 2007 EPA Trailblazer Award.
Member
University of Pennyslvania
www.upenn.edu/dining
(215) 573-2332
3702 Spruce St., Stouffer Commons LL
Philadelphia, PA 19104
The
University of Pennsylvania and Penn Dining proudly partner with our
student group, FarmEcology and builds relationships with local farmers
to bring locally grown products to campus in our dining halls, Houston
Market, at special Local Food dinners and at our campus Farmers' Market
Member
Farmer's Friend
