by dusdvvpadm01 | Nov 28, 2023 | News & Announcements
The Thanksgiving holiday always brings into perspective the importance of telling those around us how grateful we are for them. Earlier this year, we received feedback from a former student that made us exceptionally grateful for our team and how they care for our...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Oct 24, 2023 | News & Announcements
No need for a sugar fright this Halloween! While your kids are sure to get lots of candy while trick or treating, you can help balance their sugar intake with healthier treats in the lead-up to Halloween night and in the weeks following with these festive snack ideas....
by dusdvvpadm01 | Oct 2, 2023 | News & Announcements
Did you know that your child can grab free, healthy food from the cafeteria during lunchtime even if they brought food from home? Save some time and money by encouraging your child to take part in our Lunchbox Boost program. Students who bring their own lunch can...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Sep 25, 2023 | News & Announcements
Grocery stores can seemingly carry our favorite fruits all year long, but they always taste best when in season. Follow this guide to know when to buy! January & February Lemons Oranges March Lemons Oranges Strawberries April Lemons Oranges Strawberries Berries...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Aug 30, 2023 | News & Announcements
Before the end of last school year, our Downey Unified Food Services team planned and shot a new photo campaign to share with our DUSD community. “We wanted to showcase the high-quality foods available in our program,” explained Marc Milton, director of...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Jun 4, 2023 | News & Announcements
We take pride in keeping our students nourished throughout the school year and always miss seeing our students’ faces during the summer months. Our wish for all of our students and their families is that you continue to eat well and healthily during the break....
