by dusdvvpadm01 | Mar 29, 2023 | News & Announcements
April is Global Child Nutrition Month, and we want to do our part in sharing nutrition tips with our Downey Unified community so we can all work together to teach our students healthy habits that set them up for success as they grow. Nutrition is a heavy focus at Food...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Mar 10, 2023 | News & Announcements
March is National Nutrition Month®, and we’re recognizing it by sharing some nutrition tips and resources for our DUSD families! National Nutrition Month®, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recognizes the importance of making nutritious food...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Feb 5, 2023 | News & Announcements
In February, we celebrate all things to do with the heart, from Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month. American Heart Month encourages us to think about our cardiovascular well-being and to make healthier choices. We’ve collected some facts and...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Jan 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
The CDE requires that all SFAs who operate the federal meal program notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act annually. Notifications should be sent once a year between the months of January through April. There are many options for...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Jan 9, 2023 | News & Announcements
This January, we’re celebrating the many benefits of milk and how it, and dairy overall, helps keep our bodies strong. Protein and Vitamins While there are different types of milk (whole, 2%, skim, etc.), generally milk provides us with: Protein Calcium Vitamins...
