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Scratch cooked for healthy kids
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Cafeteria programming
Rainbow day at Birch
Revolutionizing school food
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Nutrition education
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The School Food Project: BVSD's Food Services Department

Yes, School Meals are Free!

Thank you to the voters, community partners, school nutrition staff and everyone who advocated to continue funding for HSMA — your support reflects a shared commitment to the wellbeing and success of our children!

News

BVSD School Food Project's partnership with Americorps: Expanding capacity and supporting high-quality school meals

Did you know that AmeriCorps service members are working right here in our district? Specifically, they are part of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education branch of AmeriCorps. These service members currently work in our Food Services department supporting and expanding nutrition and farm-to-school programs provided to all BVSD schools.

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Good food to nourish bright futures: The impact of free meals in BVSD

This November, the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) and districts across the state celebrated a significant victory for Colorado students, and our whole community. By voting to pass Propositions LL and MM, Colorado voters have secured important support for our state’s universal school-meals program and reinforced our commitment to ensuring every student is nourished and ready to learn.

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What's for Lunch?

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central production kitchen turning locally sourced ingredients into healthy delicious school meals.

180

 hard working employees serving the best possible food every day.

17,000

scratch-cooked, fresh, nutritious and delicious meals served daily.

20+

local farmers and partners growing food for BVSD meals. 

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nutrition education events hosted in schools each year.

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different lunch entrees served throughout the year, including vegetarian and gluten free options.