Free for all: Food Distribution/Distribución de Comida Gratis
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The School Food Project: BVSD's Food Services Department
At the School Food Project, we believe that for kids to learn, think and be the best they can be, they have to eat well. Because of this, we are dedicated to improving the health of each student by providing healthy food and offering nutrition education programs to grow young bodies and minds.
BVSD will be distributing several meals' worth of food items and fresh produce to families: Every Monday until further notice (Distribution is in line with the district calendar and will be closed on holidays when school is not in session.)
More Info on Food Distribution Here
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An estimated 10,000 Boulder students are at risk for food insecurity, due to widespread school closures and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donate to ensure that our low-income families have adequate food during school closures.
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RESOURCES TO STAY AT HOME AND COOK!
Recent school closures and stay-at-home mandates are changing the way we eat. Our team of chefs and registered dietitians are here to share tools and resources with students and families during this time. This page has an emphasis on pantry-friendly staples and the items that are distributed in our emergency food bags. You'll find recipes, helpful lessons on cooking techniques and an interactive Q&A feature where you can ask our team for help with a cooking or nutrition question.
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production kitchens turning locally sourced ingredients into healthy delicious school meals.
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hard working employees serving the best possible food every day.
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scratch-cooked, fresh, nutritious and delicious meals served daily.
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local farmer partners growing food for BVSD meals.
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nutrition education events hosted in schools each year.
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bags of nutritious food and fresh produce sent home every week.
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different menu options served throughout the year.
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LeanPath machines tracking food waste in BVSD kitchens and cafeterias.
News
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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.
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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.
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“It ought to be a birthright for every child, every day, to have healthy food in school,” says Ann Cooper, Food Services Director at BVSD. “This new centralized production facility gives us the space and equipment to make that a reality for BVSD students.”