Karat Gold Partnership
Become a Karat Gold Partner!
Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition’s “Karat Gold” Program starts Valentine's Day
The Karat Gold Partnership provides valuable resources and peer-to-peer support to help restaurants, catering businesses, hospital cafeterias, school kitchens and other eateries increase local food purchases and implement sustainable food service and local food purchasing best practices.
Our Partners
24 Karat Gold
Blue Bird Bistro
Lidia's Kansas City
The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange
Room 39
18 Karat Gold
Brio Tuscan Grille - Country Club Plaza
Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics
14 Karat Gold
Saint Luke's Hospital
The Commitment
- Commit to increase your purchase of locally-grown foods to two percent of total food purchases or five additional items.
- Incorporate a minimum of three to 10 new “Local Food Purchasing Best Practices”.
- Incorporate a minimum of one to three new “Sustainable Food Service Best Practices”.
- Implement these changes over the course of 12 months.
The Recognition
Become a Karat Gold Partner and we'll publicly recognize the impressive commitment you’ve made to provide healthier, more sustainably grown food to your consumers while supporting the local economy. Depending on the level of recognition you achieve, you will receive training, publicity and marketing support.
The Details
Karat Gold Overview & Success Stories (PDF)
The Karat Gold Pledge: Commitment, Recognition & Benefits (PDF)
Checklist: Sustainable Food Service Best Practices (PDF)
Checklist: Best Purchasing Practices for Local Food(PDF)
