by dusdvvpadm01 | Oct 10, 2022 | News & Announcements
Today begins National School Lunch Week (NSLW) for schools throughout the country! This yearly event takes place each second full week of October. Started in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, NSLW promotes the National School Lunch Program and the importance of...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Aug 29, 2022 | News & Announcements
As we begin the new school year, you may notice that we have a new type of pizza in our lunch rooms, and it’s supplied by Pizza Hut! You may also notice that the pizza tastes a little different than what you’ve come to expect from Pizza Hut. While, yes, it...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Jun 6, 2022 | News & Announcements
Beginning on June 13, Downey Unified will be participating in the Seamless Summer Food Service Program, providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL children ages 18 and younger during the summer school session. Meal distributions will be held Monday through Friday...
by dusdvvpadm01 | May 16, 2022 | News & Announcements
Earlier this month was School Lunch Hero Day, and we’re so grateful for everyone who took a moment to appreciate our Food Services team members. These last couple of years during the pandemic and now facing supply shortages have not been easy for our staff...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Feb 16, 2022 | News & Announcements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEwOa9Mx7WQ As you’ve seen for yourself over the last two years, COVID-19 has disrupted schools across the country in countless ways, including school meals. School closures at the start of the pandemic decreased demand for school...
