🥕🍓 Local food promotions
We celebrate California-grown fruits and vegetables with Harvest of the Month tastings, farm-to-school menu specials, and fun promotions that highlight local farmers. These activities bring fresh, seasonal produce into our cafeterias and classrooms—giving students a chance to learn where their food comes from and try new flavors.
Why does this matter?
When students participate in school meals, it helps us keep investing in fresh, locally grown food for our schools.
Watch this short video to learn more!
CAFETERIA TASTINGS
You may see our F2S Specialist and team hosting a cafeteria tasting during lunch at your school site. Cafeteria tastings include encouraging students to taste the Harvest of the Month, testing new menu items, or featuring manager's specials.
CLASSROOM TASTINGS
Teachers: You can host a Harvest of the Month tasting with your students in the classroom! Rent a HOTM CLASSROOM TASTE KIT and receive fresh fruit at no cost from Food Services.
Request your kits and learn more here.
Ask about our Smoothie/Blender Bikes & Culinary Kits!
CLASSROOM PRACTICE
Teachers: Our Tactile Salad Bar Kits are designed for younger students to practice their fine motor skills while learning about fruits and vegetables. These play kits allow PreK through 1st graders to “build” their own salad and get familiar with healthy foods in a fun, hands-on way—perfect for early learners before they navigate a real salad bar!
Request your kits and learn more here.