Food Grant

Fairfield IA | September 2026 -- Fairfield Community School District has been selected as a recipient of the Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program, which supports schools in purchasing Iowa-grown and Iowa-raised food. Fairfield Food Service received $1,600 in grant funding, which will be matched with $1,600 from the Food Service Fund for a total of $3,200 available for local food purchases.

The program connects Iowa schools with local farmers and food businesses while helping bring more locally produced foods to school menus.

For more information about the Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program, visit Choose Iowa.