This week, starting November 2, our partner, Old Grove Orange, is brightening up our campuses with Valencia oranges! These oranges are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants — a perfect immune system boost just as we enter cold and flu season.
Did You Know?
- Valencia oranges are named after the City of Valencia in Spain.
- The oranges were introduced to California in the late 1800s and became a major crop for our state and county.
- Orange County was actually named before oranges became a major crop in the area — it grew into its name!
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About Old Grove Orange
A group of more than 30 Southern California growers, Old Grove Orange partners with local school districts to bring fresh, locally sourced produce to students. Downey Unified School District has partnered with the organization since 2025.
Every week, Old Grove Orange selects one fruit to share and deliver to its partner school districts. We’ve loved working with them and watching our students get to experience new fruits every week! We look forward to seeing what’s next.