News & Announcements
Granola Bars: Making Healthy Choices
We know granola bars are an easy and quick way to provide kids with a nutritious snack (or sometimes even breakfast), but it’s important to know that not all granola bars offer the same nutritional value.
Eating Healthy Over the Holidays
Winter Break is upon us, and we’re wishing our Downey Unified family a wonderful holiday season, creating memories with your loved ones.
Thanking Our Food Services Staff
Earlier this year, we received feedback from a former student that made us exceptionally grateful for our team and how they care for our students.
Healthy Halloween & Fall Treats (No Tricks!)
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.
Free Healthy ‘Boosts’ for Students Who Bring Lunch
Did you know that your child can grab free, healthy food from the cafeteria even if they brought their own lunch?
The Best Times to Eat Your Favorite Fruits
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!
Same Great Taste: Our New Photo Campaign
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.
Eating Well Over the Summer
Our wish for all of our students and their families is that you continue to eat well and healthily during the break. We have some tips to help you do so!
Seamless Summer Meal Program
Downey Unified will be participating in the Seamless Summer Meal Program, providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL children ages 18 and younger during the summer school session.
Global Child Nutrition Month
April is Global Child Nutrition Month, and we want to do our part in sharing nutrition tips with our Downey Unified community so we can all work together to teach our students healthy habits that set them up for success as they grow.
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