9 Community – More Information
Community – Existing Tools
The table below provides detailed information on the tools relevant to the community level. It includes the source or a direct link to the tool when available. In some cases, tools are listed without a specific link, as their exact location was not specified in the original source. However, it is still important to acknowledge the existence of these tools for relevant indicators.
Where the author of a tool is listed, the full citation can be found in the reference list. If readers are unable to locate a particular source, they are encouraged to contact a school food researcher for further assistance. Blank spaces in the table indicate areas where additional research is needed, either because the tool could not be located or because further development is required. In instances where we were unable to find a tool, we have noted this as “Unable to locate,” and where requests have been sent to locate a tool, it is indicated accordingly.
This section aims to provide a comprehensive overview of existing tools while highlighting the gaps that future research can address. Certain areas with fewer available tools present opportunities for further study, offering potential for the development of new methods and tools to assess specific indicators. Additionally, it is crucial to note that guidance on analyzing and interpreting the results of these tools is currently missing. Future versions will work towards including a framework for interpreting the data generated by these tools, ensuring that users can draw meaningful conclusions from the results.
| Community | ||||
| Evaluation type: Outcome | ||||
| Indicator | Tool | Application of Tool | Past Applications of Tool in Research | Location of Tool |
| Amount of Local Food Procured | Farm to Cafeteria Canada Food Tracking tool | This tool can be used to track ingredients in meal service and help schools calculate the percentage of local food that is purchased for a school food program | This tool was created by Farm to Cafeteria Canada as a part of the Farm to School Evaluation Framework for Canada | This tool can be found using this link |
| Amoung of Program Food Budget Spent on Local Food | ||||
| Amount of Sale bu Local Food Providers | ||||
| Amount of Sustainably Produced Foods Purchased | ||||
| Cost to Families | ||||
| Funding and Diveristy of Food Sources | ||||
| Job Creation and Satisfaction | ||||
| Sale/Program Engagement by Underrepresented Food Providers | ||||
| Evalution Type: Process | ||||
| Indicator | Tool | Application of Tool | Past Applications of Tool in Research | Location of Tool |
| Conflict of Interest Safeguards | ||||
| Diversity of Funding | ||||
| Food Procurement Sources | ||||
| Number of Community Partners Involved in the School Food Program | ||||
| School Participation | ||||
References
Farm to Cafeteria Canada (n.d.). Local food tracking TEMPLATE. Local-Food-Tracking-TEMPLATE.xlsx (live.com)
