Fresh, Nutritious and Delicious
And the Secret Ingredient Is...
BVSD Loves Local
Dig in!
Fun with Food
The School Food Project: BVSD's Food Services Department
3
production kitchens turning locally sourced ingredients into healthy delicious school meals.
180
hard working employees serving the best possible food every day.
14,000
scratch-cooked, fresh, nutritious and delicious meals served daily.
10
local farmer partners growing food for BVSD meals.
200
nutrition education events hosted in schools each year.
550
bags of nutritious food and fresh produce sent home every week.
83
different menu options served throughout the year.
11
LeanPath machines tracking food waste in BVSD kitchens and cafeterias.
News
![Tired of cooking meals at home? Some fresh ideas from Chef Stephen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614107685/bvsdorg/ypwxd4eieblz1hgdngfr/StephenMenyhartrectangle.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614107685/bvsdorg/ypwxd4eieblz1hgdngfr/StephenMenyhartrectangle.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614107685/bvsdorg/ypwxd4eieblz1hgdngfr/StephenMenyhartrectangle.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614107685/bvsdorg/ypwxd4eieblz1hgdngfr/StephenMenyhartrectangle.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1614107685/bvsdorg/ypwxd4eieblz1hgdngfr/StephenMenyhartrectangle.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1614107685/bvsdorg/ypwxd4eieblz1hgdngfr/StephenMenyhartrectangle.png","width":2200}])
Cooking at home more often is a necessary part of our new reality, and I hope some of the ideas, tips, recipes, and resources below can help you and your family gain a reinvigorated sense of excitement for the joy that food can bring into our lives.
![Ann Cooper with students in cafeteria]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1607705743/bvsdorg/xp0qqzz2owztpoxxglfm/COProud9-13-171.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1607705743/bvsdorg/xp0qqzz2owztpoxxglfm/COProud9-13-171.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1607705743/bvsdorg/xp0qqzz2owztpoxxglfm/COProud9-13-171.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1607705743/bvsdorg/xp0qqzz2owztpoxxglfm/COProud9-13-171.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1607705743/bvsdorg/xp0qqzz2owztpoxxglfm/COProud9-13-171.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1607705743/bvsdorg/xp0qqzz2owztpoxxglfm/COProud9-13-171.jpg","width":1800}])
For more than two decades Chef Ann Cooper has been a force to be reckoned with, tirelessly working to bring attention and change to school lunches across the country.
![One million meals distributed to families since schools closed in March]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1607377230/bvsdorg/tnncjhycksi5xh05n8ki/tomatomillionmealscompressed.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1607377230/bvsdorg/tnncjhycksi5xh05n8ki/tomatomillionmealscompressed.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1607377230/bvsdorg/tnncjhycksi5xh05n8ki/tomatomillionmealscompressed.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1607377230/bvsdorg/tnncjhycksi5xh05n8ki/tomatomillionmealscompressed.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1607377230/bvsdorg/tnncjhycksi5xh05n8ki/tomatomillionmealscompressed.png","width":1600}])
Boulder Valley School District announces that its millionth meal will be served through its food distribution program today. Since in-person schools closed in March due to COVID-19, BVSD’s food distribution program has provided food to families on a weekly basis.