Published on September 22, 2025
7th Edition of the Institutions Eat Local! Event
The must-attend Institutions Eat Local! event is back from September 22 to 28! Institutions across the province are invited to roll out activities—big or small—to help their communities discover the importance of exploring, cooking, and enjoying delicious Québec foods.
An Institutional Movement Showcasing Québec Foods
Institutions Eat Local! is an initiative of the Aliments du Québec au menu — Institution program, developed by Aliments du Québec and Équiterre, with the support of the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Regroupement des Tables de concertation bioalimentaire du Québec (RTCBQ).
The Aliments du Québec au menu program recognizes the procurement efforts of institutions that feature Québec foods on their menus, making it possible for Quebecers to eat local outside the home. Participating institutions represent a wide range of sectors, including early childhood education centres, schools, health and social services establishments, workplaces, community organizations, and more.
As of August 30, 2025, 954 institutional establishments are recognized by the Aliments du Québec au menu program. Of these, 618 are public institutions covered by the National Strategy for the Purchase of Québec Foods (SNAAQ).
Aliments du Québec Challenges You to Eat Local
BINGO Card
Once again this year, Aliments du Québec has developed a promotional toolkit to support participants, including a BINGO game filled with inspiring ideas to celebrate local foods as a group. Whether checking off a single square, completing a line, or filling the entire card, the goal remains the same: to have fun while bringing together colleagues, employees, clients, and community members around initiatives that highlight foods from right here at home.Un mouvement institutionnel pour faire rayonner les aliments du Québec
Download the BINGO card
Video Clips
In parallel, playful 30-second video clips are being shared online to promote the event:
Clip 1 – Local Menu / Lunch Box
Put together a lunch box or a full menu featuring as many local foods as possible.
💬 Psst… Going over the top is always more fun—but don’t forget, the key is to avoid food waste!
Clip 2 – Hidden Gems
Introduce Québec foods that are lesser-known or often overlooked.
💬 Psst… dare to try something unexpected—your taste buds will love it!
Clip 3 – Preserves and Pantry Staples
Transform a seasonal local ingredient to extend its shelf life.
💬 Psst… Be sure to follow proper food safety and hygiene guidelines when preserving.
Clip 4 – Creative Challenge
Create a song, poem, story, drawing, or craft that celebrates one or more Québec foods.
💬 Psst… Costumes optional!
And that’s not all! Over $10,000 in participation prizes will be awarded in the form of grants among all participating institutions.
Last year, no fewer than 267 institutions and more than 45,000 participants from across Québec took part in nearly 600 activities, including pop-up markets, meet-the-producer events, tastings, cooking workshops, and more.
