Well-U is a unique department of the University of Rochester that aims to improve the health and wellness of University employees. Well-U encourages healthy behaviors by providing accessible options for the University’s employees. Many of the departments’ efforts overlap with the University’s sustainability efforts, such as encouraging active transportation and promoting fresh local food. There are currently two programs offered through Well-U that bring local food to the University of Rochester community.
Local food is not only fresh, it requires less vehicle emissions to be transported from the farm to the consumer compared to food transported from other states and countries. Eating local is also an excellent way to support local farmers and the local economy.