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Happy National School Lunch week from Carden Park
10/15/2026

Happy National School Lunch week from Carden Park

Day 4 of National School Lunch is about protein!The Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) component provides protein that helps stu...
10/15/2026

Day 4 of National School Lunch is about protein!

The Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) component provides protein that helps students build and repair body tissues, supports growth, and keeps them feeling satisfied after a meal. Examples include beef, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, cheese, yogurt, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and seeds. This component is an important part of a balanced school lunch and helps students get the nutrients they need to learn and grow.

Day 3 of National School Lunch Week we are highlighting milk!The USDA allows schools to serve whole, reduced-fat (2%), l...
10/14/2026

Day 3 of National School Lunch Week we are highlighting milk!

The USDA allows schools to serve whole, reduced-fat (2%), low-fat (1%), and fat-free (skim) milk options (both flavored and unflavored) for students aged 2 and older in federal child nutrition programs.

Check out the info below:

For the second day of National School Lunch week we are highlighting grains. Per USDA standards for school meals, at le...
10/13/2026

For the second day of National School Lunch week we are highlighting grains. Per USDA standards for school meals, at least 80% of weekly grains offered in school lunch and breakfast programs must be whole grain rich (meaning the product is either 100% whole grain or contains a blend of whole grain and enriched grain of which at least 50% is whole grain).

What a great first day of National School Lunch week. Broc Lee the Clown spent the day visiting some of our kitchen staf...
10/12/2026

What a great first day of National School Lunch week. Broc Lee the Clown spent the day visiting some of our kitchen staff. Where will he be tomorrow?

10/12/2026

Every meal served is an opportunity to fuel learning. This week we thank our Nutrition Services staff for preparing nutritious meals and creating welcoming cafeterias for our students.

National School Lunch Week kicks off today! Did you know that the USDA requires all schools participating in the school...
10/12/2026

National School Lunch Week kicks off today! Did you know that the USDA requires all schools participating in the school lunch program to offer a variety of foods from different food groups? These groups are called components and all week we will be sharing information on each component.

Our first component we will feature is fruit. Check out the info to see why fruit is important and a fun recipe to try at home.

Learning is tough work-and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the ...
10/09/2026

Learning is tough work-and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom.

I spy pumpkin spice milk at Bode!
10/08/2026

I spy pumpkin spice milk at Bode!

Our kitchen shout out this week is Spring Garden Middle school. Thank you Shelly, Ashlee, Shairmaine, and honorary lunch...
10/08/2026

Our kitchen shout out this week is Spring Garden Middle school. Thank you Shelly, Ashlee, Shairmaine, and honorary lunch lady Betty Bones!

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