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,...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Mar 10, 2025 | News & Announcements
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Cream Co. Meats, introducing high-quality, grass-fed beef to the meals we serve our students. We’ll be transitioning to this nutritious, sustainable beef in our beef spaghetti recipe for TK through 12th...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Feb 19, 2025 | News & Announcements
Our goal at Downey Unified Food Services is to provide our students with freshly prepared, high-quality meals because, as you know, our students deserve the best! As part of these efforts, we are proud to work with Brigaid to take the meals we serve our students to...
