by dusdvvpadm01 | Jul 8, 2026 | News & Announcements
While our Seamless Summer Meal Program winds down with our Summer Enrichment Programs, over-summer meal resources are available to our families to continue receiving free meals. This is for children 18 years of age and younger for the remainder of the summer. No...
by dusdvvpadm01 | May 25, 2026 | News & Announcements
Summer is a time for growth and fun, and the Downey Unified School District’s Food Service team wants to ensure every child has the energy they need to enjoy it! Our Summer Meal Program provides free breakfast and lunch to all children aged 18 and under. No...
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...
