Harrisburg Academy is committed to purchasing its food from local providers (click here to see our list).  Why buy local?  According to FoodRoutes.org, a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of purchasing local food, there are so many benefits to buying local, including:

EXCEPTIONAL TASTE AND FRESHNESS
Local food is fresher and tastes better than food shipped long distances from other states or countries. Local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life.

STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
Buying local food keeps our dollars circulating in our community. Getting to know the farmers who grow our food builds relationships based on understanding and trust, the foundation of strong communities.

SUPPORT ENDANGERED FAMILY FARMS
It is a critical time to support our farming neighbors. With each local food purchase, we ensure that more of our money spent on food goes to the farmer.

SAFEGUARD OUR CHILDRENS HEALTH                                           
Knowing where our food comes from and how it is grown or raised enables us to choose safe food from farmers we trust.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
Local food doesn't have to travel far. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions and packing materials. Buying local food also helps to make farming more profitable and selling farmland for development less attractive.