The document discusses a local food program for schools in Hampshire County Council, England. It provides flexible solutions to meet the needs of 450 primary schools and 30 secondary schools serving 40,000 meals per day. Local foods used in school meals include pork and sausages from Hampshire, cheese from the Somerset/Dorset border, fruit and vegetables from local farms, beef and eggs from Hampshire farms. Challenges of sourcing local include packaging, transportation logistics, and ensuring a sustainable supply. The program benefits the local economy, employment, and connects schools to their community through shorter food supply chains and less transportation.