Food Services Flyer

Healthy Choices for Students

• Nutritious Options: Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy are available every day as part of school lunch and breakfast.

• Daily Variety: Students in all grades have a daily choice of entrées, including fresh salads and sandwiches.

• Locally Sourced: Many items are homemade, and nearly 20% of food dollars are spent on items grown and produced in New York State.

Program Highlights & Partnerships

• Greenhouse to School: The BOCES Conservation class grows lettuce and tomatoes for a "Greenhouse to School" partnership.

• Fresh Presentation: A "rainbow" of Veggie Cruncher Cups is presented daily to students.

• Variety and Efficiency: Serving fruits and vegetables on the same tray offers variety while saving space.

• Grab and Go: Large salads are available as a complete, reimbursable grab-and-go lunch option.

• Breakfast & Lunch: A variety of chilled and fresh fruit is available during both meal times.

District Spotlights

• Sauquoit High School: Creates visual contrast by pairing red peppers with a dark green spring mix backdrop.

• Frankfort Elementary: Conducted taste-tests for allergen-free Sunbutter samples.

• Memorial Park Elementary: Featured zucchini sliced for the "Harvest of the Month" recipe: Zucchini Parmesan.