by raesiebels | Mar 2, 2026 | News & Announcements
March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to highlight the important role nutrition plays in our daily lives. With National School Breakfast Week (March 2–6) kicking off the month, it’s the perfect opportunity to spotlight how school meals support...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Dec 9, 2025 | News & Announcements
We are excited to invite all K-12 students in our district to participate in the 2026 “Nourish to Flourish” Contest, presented by the Southern California School Nutrition Association (SCSNA). This year’s theme, “Celebrating our Berry Sweet School Nutrition Champions,”...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Oct 27, 2025 | News & Announcements
For the past 12 years, Lily Ivanov has been at the heart of Downey Unified’s Food Services Department, ensuring that every meal served supports student growth, learning, and overall well-being. As the district’s Registered Dietitian (RD), Lily oversees everything from...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Oct 22, 2025 | News & Announcements
The Stauffer Café took students on a flavorful journey around the world during its first-ever food tasting event on Tuesday, October 21. Hosted in the school cafeteria, the event featured two exciting menu items already available in our secondary schools — Chicken...
by raesiebels | Aug 26, 2025 | News & Announcements
Did you know that 92 billion pounds of food goes to waste in the U.S. every year? Unfortunately, school meals contribute to that number, but we will be working together to make a difference! In an effort to reduce food waste at Downey Unified schools, this school...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Jun 11, 2025 | News & Announcements
Children 18 and under are able to get one free breakfast and/or one free lunch per day at any of the following locations during the days/times indicated. All meals must be consumed on premises. Grab and go and drive-through meals will not be offered. Alameda, Gauldin,...
