Source Responsibly

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We purchase local, seasonal, and responsibly raised, grown and sourced products whenever possible. We firmly believe responsible sourcing has a direct impact on people, animals, and the environment. We engage suppliers and partners to source environmentally and socially responsible products. We also host and participate in many events in Bowling Green, including Earth Day Festival, Market on the Avenue, and the Farmers Market!

 

Local Purchasing

WKU Restaurant Group sources food from many local farmers, growers, and distributors in an effort to support our local community and decrease the institution’s overall carbon footprint. The list changes throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.

 

Hilltopper Creamery & Farm Market                                  

WKU Restaurant Group partners with Hilltopper Creamery & Farm Market throughout the year to bring farm fresh dairy, meat, and produce right to your plate. To learn more visit here 

 

 

Climate Friendly Dining 

WKU Restaurant Group offers climate friendly dining options in both residential dining halls. Aramark’s Coolfood Meals Program offers dishes that are made from certified low carbon recipes. Look for the Coolfood meals badge when dining, to know which dishes meet the WRI’s criteria for low carbon and nutrition. Learn more about the Coolfood Meals Program here.

 

 

Community Farmers Market Program

Students can use their Big Red Dollars to purchase items at the Community Farmers Market! The Market Manager will double the first $5 that students spend in Big Red Dollars. Students can swipe their card at the market booth and will be given tokens to spend within the market. If, for example, a student swipes for $10, the market will give them $15 in tokens to spend.

 

Market on the Avenue

WKU Market on the Avenue is an outdoor pop-up market hosted between the WKU Restaurant Group, WKU Office of Sustainability, and WKU Dietetics. The Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local handmade items, food trucks & more! The Markets take place monthly from August – October and March – April in Centennial Plaza (along the Avenue of Champions in front of PS2).