Upgrading Food Options Before, During, and after School in Low-income Neighborhoods

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1 Upgrading Food Options Before, During, and after School in Low-income Neighborhoods Rodney Taylor, Director RUSD Nutrition Services

2 Riverside Unified School District California s 15 th largest school district 43,000 students 47 school sites 34,000 meals served daily 68% of students eligible for free/reduced meal program

3 Home of the Locally Grown - Nationally Known - Global Reach

4 Salad Bar Program Improve school food environment Increase access and availability of fruits & vegetables Fight obesity epidemic Students learn healthy eating habits

5 Salad Bar Presentation

6 Salad Bar Environment Staff are engaging and encouraging with kids Staff monitor what kids are taking to decrease waste

7 Salad Bar First

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9 Salad Bar First! Salad bar give kids the chance to enjoy fresh produce Offered each day Students go through the salad bar first and are then offered the hot lunch entrée or the alternate protein with grain All reimbursable meals must include a fruit or a vegetable Fruits & vegetables served at the salad bar are from local farmers Emerson Elementary School Community Garden

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12 Turkey Caesar Ciabatta Sliced turkey and chopped romaine lettuce topped with grated Parmigianino cheese in a ciabatta bun. Caesar dressing served on the side. Calories - 265; Protein - 24gm; Fiber - 1gm; Sodium mg; Fat - 22% Garden Ranch Pita Sliced red and green peppers, red onion, diced tomatoes and cucumbers, shredded cheese and green leaf lettuce inside a pita pocket. Ranch dressing served on the side. Calories - 310; Protein - 32gm; Fiber - 6gm; Sodium - 748mg; Fat - 25% Chicken Fajita Ciabatta Seasoned chicken fajita strips topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce and a tomato slice, served in a ciabatta bun. Taco sauce is offered on the side. Calories - 239; Protein - 15gm; Fiber - 2gm; Sodium - 765mg; Fat - 20% 12

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15 RUSD F.E.E.D.S Program Food for Every Child to Eat During Summer Hunger Doesn t Take A Vacation & NEITHER DO WE. 5% of our school population is categorized as homeless. Where and how do these students eat? Providing a Summer Food Service program for children 2-18 years of age in City parks throughout Riverside Ensure meals for students during summer break when schools not in session No meal application necessary Daily BBQ Additionally, we were able to employ nearly 200 individuals who normally would not work during summer.

16 Progression of Summer FEEDS Program 2008 City of Riverside/ Parks and Recreations at 10 parks served 32,791 meals 2009 RUSD, Nutrition Services in partnership with the City of Riverside RUSD started the RUSD F.E.E.D.S program Received a USDA grant of $147,000 Add 8 more feeding parks 141,000 meals were served by RUSD City parks served 34,105 meals 2010 RUSD expanded the summer feeding to 6 school sites (total of 24 sites) 280,000 were served by RUSD City parks served 54,653 meals

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18 Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) An innovative solution for insuring that students begin the school day ready to learn Student orientation emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and speed Student monitors go to a central location and bring breakfast to the classroom in insulated containers with wheels Every student is given the opportunity to eat breakfast

19 Breakfast Programs Offered at RUSD School Sites Classroom breakfast. Students eat breakfast in their classroom at the beginning of the academic day. Grab-and-Go Breakfast. All the components of school breakfast are conveniently packaged so students can grab a breakfast and go. Second Chance Breakfast. Breakfasts are available in the cafeteria and from 'grab and go' carts placed in high traffic areas. This is done between first and second period

20 Supper Program Super Snack Opportunity to provide additional nutrition Super Snack includes all required components Offered at after school programs during regular school year Currently being piloted at Pachappa Elementary Will be introduced to Secondary Schools in school year Benefits: Reduces hunger Improves nutrition quality Supports working parents

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