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Let's Focus on Dairy!

Fairfield Union High School and Rushville Middle School were recently awarded a grant from the Ohio Dairy Council. This grant will be used to help with the start up costs to provide Smoothies at each of these buildings. The Ohio Department of Agriculture is featuring dairy in their Farm to Summer Newsletter:

Follow this link to read the entire newsletter: Ohio Department of Agriculture Farm to Summer Newslleter

Posted Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Ohio Summer Food Service Program

All children ages 1 through 18 ar eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educaitonal programs also are eligible fo free summer meals.

For more information, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (486479).

To find a school near you that is participating in the Kids Eat Free Program, visit this website for details:

USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder

Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2023

May is National Strawberry Month!

Strawberries are part of the Fruit Group. Fruits provide nutrients needed to maintain your health and body. Strawberries are rich in essential nutrients like fiber and vitamin C. The Fruit Group includes all fruits and 100% fruit juice. Fruits may be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated. Fruits can be eaten whole, cut up, pureed (mashed), or cooked. Learn more at MyPlate.gov!

Try this great recipe in honor of National Strawberry Month:

Strawberry Yogurt Pops

Ingredients:

1 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt

6 large strawberryies, fresh or frozen

1 ice cube tray (or paper cups)

Directions:

Cut strawberries into small pieces.

Mix fruit and yogurt.

Divide into 4 small paper cups (or 8 ice cubes) and place in popsicle sticks (or cut paper straws).

Freeze

Enjoy

Posted Monday, May 22, 2023

The Results Are In!

First off, I'd like to thank all who participated in the Student Choice Taste Test on Thursday, May 11. I hope you enjoyed getting to try something new along with having a say in what you would like to have on the menu next year.

A resounding number of participants chose the . . .

Memphis BBQ Chicken @ 184 votes vs. Indian Style Curry Chicken @ 15 votes.

Have a safe and healthy summer!

Diana Browning

Food Service Director

Posted Monday, May 15, 2023