Case Study 4

 

Case Study 4: Sustainable Food Service

Hampshire College

 
 

The Challenge

Bring the Hampshire College food system to the leading edge of sustainable foodservice by connecting the farm to the café in R.W. Kern Center.

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The Approach

  • Created Kern Kafé, a quick-service eatery where every decision made about the operation has the living building standards at the forefront.

  • 90% student staffed.

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The Results

  • Hampshire College received STARS Gold Rating for sustainability.

  • Ongoing advisory for college president on sustainable foodservice operations.

  • Headed into 3rd year with a dedicated following of students, staff and faculty looking for non-institutional foodservice with a local ingredient focus.