by dusdvvpadm01 | Feb 5, 2023 | News & Announcements
In February, we celebrate all things to do with the heart, from Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month. American Heart Month encourages us to think about our cardiovascular well-being and to make healthier choices. We’ve collected some facts and...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Jan 9, 2023 | News & Announcements
This January, we’re celebrating the many benefits of milk and how it, and dairy overall, helps keep our bodies strong. Protein and Vitamins While there are different types of milk (whole, 2%, skim, etc.), generally milk provides us with: Protein Calcium Vitamins...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Dec 2, 2022 | News & Announcements
At our first Staff Development Day of the 22/23 school year, our Food Service Assistant IIs gathered at Warren High School to work on developing a plant-based veggie bowl recipe. This recipe development was in direct response to feedback provided by our high school...
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...
