News & Announcements
Old Grove Orange Fruit of the Week: Valencia Oranges
This week, starting November 2, our partner, Old Grove Orange, is brightening up our campuses with Valencia oranges!
Old Grove Orange Fruit of the Week: Granny Smith Apples
Starting October 26, Old Grove Orange is bringing Granny Smith apples to our campuses!
Old Grove Orange Brings the Taste of Fall to Our Campuses
Our partner, Old Grove Orange, is bringing plums to our lunchrooms!
More Resources for Free Summer Meals
Find over-summer meal resources available to our families to continue receiving free meals.
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens: 2026 Program Details
Downey Unified’s Summer Meal Program provides free breakfast and lunch to all children aged 18 and under at select locations.
Fuel Your Body. Feed Your Mind.
Join Downey Unified in celebrating National Nutrition Month & School Breakfast Week. See how nutritious school meals power student success!
“Nourish to Flourish” Contest | Open to K-12
Calling all our talented K-12 Downey Unified students! The 2026 “Nourish to Flourish” Contest runs through February 27, 2026.
Meet Our Assistant Director of Food Services: Lily Ivanov
Registered Dietitian (RD), Lily oversees everything from menu planning to ingredient sourcing, making sure each breakfast, lunch, and snack meets federal and state nutrition standards. Learn more about her role.
Leveling Up Lunch: Food Services and Stauffer Café Collaborate on Student Tasting Event
The Stauffer Café took students on a flavorful journey around the world during its first-ever food tasting event.
New Share Tables Encourage Less Food Waste
In an effort to reduce food waste at Downey Unified schools, this school year, we’ll be introducing new share tables in our lunchrooms.
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