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
Smart, Nutritious Pizza in the Cafeteria: Domino’s Smart Slice
This school year, we have a new star in the cafeteria: Domino’s Smart Slices.
Fresh vs. Canned & Frozen
Enter canned and frozen fruits and vegetables. While fresh is often preferred, the good news is that canned and frozen options still offer nutritional value if you know what to look for.
Get to Know the Food Services Department
Our department consists of over 200 people located at various sites across the district dedicated to bringing smiles to our students’ faces. Learn a little bit more about what we do.
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.