Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand.
Downey Unified’s Food Services is a team of food and nutrition professionals dedicated to students’ health, well-being, and their ability to learn. By promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices, we support learning.
EATING BREAKFAST CHANGES LIVES…
On average, students who eat a daily breakfast:
Achieve 17.5% HIGHER SCORES on standardized math tests
Attend 1.5 MORE DAYS of school per year
Students who attend class more regularly are 20% MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE from high school
High school graduates typically earn $10,090 MORE per year and enjoy a 4% higher employment rate
BREAKFAST & LUNCH is FREE daily for all Downey Unified Students
News and Announcements
Serving Up Sustainable, Grass-Fed Beef to Our Students
We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Cream Co. Meats, introducing high-quality, grass-fed beef to the meals we serve our students. We'll be transitioning to this nutritious, sustainable beef in our beef spaghetti recipe for TK through 12th grade students...
Taking Our Meals to the Next Level with Brigaid
Beginning this month, Downey Unified Food Services is proud to be working with Brigaid to take the meals we serve our students to the next level.
Easy Ways to Add Heart-Healthy Foods to Your Meals
February is American Heart Month — a perfect time to focus on keeping your heart healthy! Last year, we shared a list of heart-healthy foods. This year, we're building on that by offering practical tips for adding those nutritious options to your meals in easy and...
Resources
The Farm to School @ Home is a series of activities that teach valuable nutrition lessons for students to work on at home.
Lessons for K – 12th in Language Arts, Mathematics, Nutrition, and more! Check out downloadable handouts, activities, and workbooks for you and your students.
These online activities and links are great afterschool enrichment activities for students.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.