Gateshead Council maps out school meal sources
Gateshead Council say its regional food map highlights high welfare standards and explains where ingredients for school meals are sourced.
Gateshead Council say its regional food map highlights high welfare standards and explains where ingredients for school meals are sourced.
Gateshead Council say their policy of using local food suppliers wherever possible for school meals is providing a boost to the local economy.
The council spend £1.8 million on raw ingredients each year.
They have published a map to show parents and children where their school meals come from.
"Our policy of buying all of our ingredients from local suppliers not only means they are fresher and we know exactly where everything has come from, it ensures that local farmers and local businesses benefit from the money we spend. That’s got you be good news for the North’s economy."
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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