A ROADMAP FOR COMPREHENSIVE FOOD SERVICE GUIDELINES

As part of the overall transformation of the food system to support a culture of health, large institutions and state and local governments are increasingly adopting guidelines for the foods and beverages they purchase, serve, and sell on their property and through their programs— from government buildings, parks and recreational facilities to hospitals, prisons, and senior meal programs. [...] 8 Examples of Federal Programs: • National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs • Child and Adult Care Food Program • Summer Food Service Program • Congregate and home-delivered meals for older adults Policy Scope: Comprehensive: The policy requires that FSG are adopted and implemented in the majority or all of the settings, venues, and programs within the jurisdiction of the adopting institution. [...] Nationally, the five occupational categories with the lowest mean annual wages in the public sector are healthcare support, food preparation and service, building and grounds cleaning and maintenance, personal care and service, and retail sales.47 Identify the worksites and occupations in your jurisdiction that reach workers of color, with disabilities, in low-income households, or other disadvant. [...] Some parks and recreation agencies have initiated their own FSG efforts 28 or adopted guidelines through contracts with vendors, including the Chicago Parks District and the National Park Service.104,105,106 In addition to sales of food through concessions, vending, and other venues, parks and recreation agencies also administer afterschool and summer programs for children and provide meals and sn. [...] The research and expertise that informed this roadmap brought to light some of the key research and advocacy needs to accelerate adoption of equitable and effective comprehensive FSG policies in communities across the country: Take an equity approach to policy development, implementation, and evaluation.