To the Editor:
Concerning the article entitled “Meatless Mondays Cancelled” we wish to make a clarification.
Mr. Giampa is correct that money that would have been used to buy factory farmed meat will now be used to purchase healthier food that is more environmentally sustainable, including vegetarian offerings and humanely raised meat.
Overall, however, it is important to realize that our budget for food has increased substantially in the past two years in support of our efforts to offer healthier and more sustainable food in Paresky.
Sustainable, healthy food simply costs more to produce.
Andover is making a significant and ongoing investment to make it’s dining services more environmentally friendly, and Aramark, with Mr. Giampa’s leadership, has been our good partner in this effort.
For the sake of our health and the health of our planet, sustainable food is the right way to go, and that is why we are making this investment.
Sincerely,
Stephen Carter
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
John Rogers
Dean of Studies
Sustainability Advisor to the Head of School
Editor’s Note: The Phillipian apologizes for the late publication of this letter, which was submitted to run in Volume 15 CXXXIV.
