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Food
Cafeteria worker serving corn, beans, quinoa, and shredded meat

Nourishing the community starts in our kitchens. Healthy, economically viable, and flavorful food sustains Penn. Practices that respect farmers, workers, and animals enhance our culinary endeavors. 

Local food has a profound impact on health, community, and culinary enjoyment. A sustainable future through food comes from Penn Dining’s commitments, including our partnership with Bon Appétit Management Company. The campus is dedicated to plant-forward ingredients and is in support of environmentally friendly and humane farming methods.

Sustainability is the backbone of Penn’s menu: It shows up in the locally-sourced ingredients, our kitchen principles, and waste reduction practices. Our actions to reduce food waste and environmental impact and support fair food systems have earned Penn the second-highest score in the Association for Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS Food & Dining subcategory! 
 

Penn Park Orchard

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Natural Environment
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A community orchard aiming to educate and create access to local food next to Penn Farm.

People working in an orchard
Purpose

This community orchard aims to educate and create access to local food through a partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project.

Get Involved

During the summer and fall, the Philadelphia Orchard Project hosts volunteer days at the orchard once per month. Check back in summer 2026 for upcoming opportunities. 

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Penn Farm

Penn Park Farm
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Wellness
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Penn Farm engages stakeholders from across the Penn community around wellness, food access, sustainability, and education.

Penn Park Farm
Purpose

The Penn Farm, which originated through the Penn Food and Wellness Collaborative (PFWC), is a unique, multidisciplinary initiative that engages stakeholders from across the Penn community around four central pillars of wellness, food access, sustainability, and education.

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