NSPC believes that our business should be a reflection of the community in which
it
operates, which includes both providing opportunities for the local community to use our facilities and
reflecting the culture of the local community in our services. We therefore
Show preference to local farmers for food sources
Highlight local recipes and ingredients as a part of local
culture
with historical significance
Donate scraps and cooking oils to local farmers for livestock
food
and recyclable fuels
Donate leftovers to local food banks and charities
Hire locally and promote from within
Provide retail space for local artisans, authors, and
photographers to display and sell their work and include interpretive materials to explain the significance
of
our merchandise choices