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Durham Public Schools Child Nutrition Services

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School Nutrition Services promotes the health and wellness of the students in Durham, NC.
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For more information about Durham Public Schools and the Child Nutrition Services Department visit us at www.dpsnc.net.

07/29/2023

We are excited to announce HUGE changes to our breakfast and lunch menus for the upcoming school year! Be on the lookout for exciting new menu options on our new 4-week cycle menus✨

07/18/2023

Welcome Back, Year Round Students!

I've included for you the breakfast and lunch menus for July 2023.
Menu items are subject to change without notice due to product availability.

06/29/2023

Do you love working with children? Do you enjoy cooking? If you answered yes, this may be the job for you!

We are hiring! Check out our open positions at the link below. https://www.dpsnc.net/hr

06/05/2023

View Brenda Newcomb Gregory's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

06/01/2023

I've included for you the breakfast and lunch menus for June 2023.
Menu items are subject to change without notice due to product availability. 🍎

05/14/2023

05/05/2023

Y’all thought we were done? Our HEROES are showing out! 💛

05/05/2023

“Nacho Average Heroes” 🦸‍♂️

05/05/2023

Our HEROES are looking good today 😍

05/05/2023

Let’s GOOOOO!!! 💪🏽

05/05/2023

Let’s hear it for our LUNCH HEROES!! 🎉👏

05/05/2023

Durham Public Schools SNS Lunch Heroes 🦸‍♂️

05/05/2023

To say we appreciate you would be an understatement! Our heroes are the backbone of our school lunch operation.

We value your committment, dedication, and love for your students! Today is YOUR day!

04/29/2023

I've included for you the breakfast and lunch menus for May 2023 🌈.
Menu items are subject to change without notice due to product availability. 🍎

04/25/2023

Would you like to help feed kids this summer?

If you are a community-based organization or house of worship, you may be eligible to become a meal site for the DPS Summer Meals Program! The summer meals program is a USDA program that ensures that children ages 1-18 continue to receive nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks during long school vacations when they do not have access to school meals. The DPS Summer Meals Program will be from June through August 2023.

For more information please contact Linda "Sky" Harris at 919-560-2370 or [email protected].

04/03/2023

Would you like to help feed kids this summer!?

If you are a community-based organization or house of worship, you may be eligible to become a meal site for the DPS Summer Meals Program! The summer meals program is a USDA program that ensures that children ages 1-18 continue to receive nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks during long school vacations when they do not have access to school meals. The DPS Summer Meals Program will be from June through August 2023.

For more information please contact Linda "Sky" Harris at 919-560-2370 or [email protected].

04/01/2023

I've included for you the breakfast and lunch menus for April 2023 🌺.
We look forward to our student's feedback 🍽 as we continue to refresh our menus and recipes.
Menu items are subject to change without notice due to product availability. 🍎

03/23/2023

If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried CHERRY HEIRLOOM TOMATOES this week!

The taste of these tomatoes can vary but they're all packed with a juice burst when bitten into. Tomatoes are a great addition to any snack or meal as they provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

https://fruitsandveggies.org/fruits-and-veggies/grape-tomatoes-nutrition-selection-storage/

03/21/2023

Queso Chili Pasta! One of our new favorite recipes. Has your student tried this entree at their school yet?

03/17/2023

If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried COTTON CANDY GRAPES this week! Just like their name suggests, these grapes taste like cotton candy! However, after the initial burst of sweetness, they end up tasting mild and juicy. If you want to try them at home, they only pop up in stores a few weeks of the year and they sell out fast! Grapes are fat-free and make a perfect snack.

https://fruitsandveggies.org/expert-advice/nutrition-profile-cotton-candy-grapes/

Address

1817 Hamlin Road
Durham, NC
27704

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 4pm
Wednesday	7am - 4pm
Thursday	7am - 8:30pm
Friday	7am - 4pm

Website

http://www.dpsnc.net/

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Queso Chili Pasta! One of our new favorite recipes. Has your student tried this entree at their school yet? #DPSSNS

If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried COTTON CANDY GRAPES this week! Just like their name suggests, these grapes taste like cotton candy! However, after the initial burst of sweetness, they end up tasting mild and juicy. If you want to try them at home, they only pop up in stores a few weeks of the year and they sell out fast! Grapes are fat-free and make a perfect snack. https://fruitsandveggies.org/expert-advice/nutrition-profile-cotton-candy-grapes/ #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #cottoncandygrapes

Daikon radishes have a more mild flavor than the strong pepper taste of red radishes. Daikon is native to Japan and is found in many Asian dishes. If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried DAIKON RADISH this week? For more information and recipes: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide/radishes And https://cooklikeasian.com/daikon-radish-recipes/ #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #daikonrecipes

It's believed that mangos originated in India. Thank you, India for such a delicious and juicy fruit! Mangos are filled with Vitamin C, B6, A, folate, and fiber; great for immune, heart, and gut health. If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried MANGO this week! Visit Mango.org for recipes and more. #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #mangos

Jicama (HEE-cama) - A root vegetable native to Mexico. This crisp root vegetable tastes like a combination of potato and pear. Jicamas are high in fiber and great for digestion and heart health. Jicama is commonly eaten raw with lime juice and chili powder. Here are 10 other ways to enjoy Jicama: https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-jicama/ If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried JICAMA this week! #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #jicama

Please join us for "Taste of NC Day" on January 19th and enjoy local foods on the school lunch menu. Keep your eyes out for more local foods popping up on the menus. 🍠🍎 We're on a food journey, and this is just the beginning!

FUN FACT: A pineapple isn’t just one fruit, it’s actually several “fruitlets” that have grown together. NUTRITION SUPERPOWER: Pineapple has a combination of nutrients like vitamin C and the mineral manganese which work together to keep your immune system in tip-top shape. If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried PINEAPPLE this week! #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #pineapple

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Fun fact, in many cultures mangos symbolize LOVE and HAPPINESS! A sweet mango makes us very happy too. 😊 Plus, mangos are filled with vitamin C, B6, A, folate and fiber; great for immune, heart and gut health. If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried MANGO this week! For mango recipes and info visit: Recipe Archive - Mango.org #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #mangos

Who’s excited about peach season being just around the corner!? June through September, those perfectly sweet and juicy pieces of heaven are more available and affordable! If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they got a sneak peak of PEACHES this week! Visit NC Peach Growers for sweet and savory peach recipes: http://ncpeachrecipes.com/ #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #NCpeaches #peachseason

DYK - it's illegal to grow gooseberries (and currants) in North Carolina! These plants are excellent hosts for a disease called White Pine Blister Rust which destroys white pine forests. Even though we can’t grow them, we can still enjoy eating gooseberries! This fun fruit tastes like a sour grape and like the grape, gooseberry varieties are green, golden, and reddish. Because gooseberries are a close relative to currants, they often get mixed up. If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried GOOSEBERRIES this week and which color! #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #gooseberry #summertime #NCagknowledge

Green beans or string beans? (tomayto/ tomahto!) Same thing. Years ago the bean had a very tough "string" running down the side. The "string" was bred out of the vegetable and today most green beans consumed are "stringless." If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried a GREEN BEANS this week! Green bean recipes: https://foodhero.org/recipes/category/1289 #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #foodherorecipes #greenbeans #stringbeans

A kumquat is small and oval citrus fruit, about 1-2 inches. Unlike oranges, the Kumquat peel is meant to be eaten as it's the sweetest part of the fruit. The inside tends to be very sour and tangy! Be cautious of seeds, they are not eaten. Kumquats are native to southeast Asia. The word "kumquat” comes from a Cantonese word that means “golden orange.” If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried KUMQUATS this week! #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #kumquats

If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried LEMON this week? During your next mealtime chat, see if your child knows the meaning of the expression "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Because kids generally enjoy sour foods more than adults, they might not think of sour as a "bad" thing. So it might be interesting to see what they come up with. #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #lemons #foodidioms

If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried KIWI this week? How to select a ripe kiwi? 1. Find a slightly firm kiwi. 2. Gently press down on skin. If it gives a little it’s ripe and sweet. If it's rock hard, it's not ripe and will be sour. 3. Keep kiwis on the counter, at room temperature to ripen. #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #kiwi #foodriddles

If your school receives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, ask your student if they tried CARA CARA ORANGES this week? Cara cara navel oranges look like a typical orange on the outside but are pink on the inside! Even though they look like a mini grapefruit, they are a sweet citrus fruit, packed with nutrients like Vitamin C, folate and fiber. #DPSSNS @DINEnutrition #USDAFFVP #fruitsandveggies #caracaraoranges