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Hemet Unified School District Successes, Challenges and Opportunities
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24 Schools 21,157 Students 75% F&R Eligibility 4 million meals/year 700 square miles Rich history of farming, especially citrus 50% Hispanic Many students are English language learners
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Feeding Children Central Kitchen Cook chill system Bakery Pizza Department Salads & Subs Warehouse Freezers & Refrigerators 80% Scratch Kitchens on Site Ovens Warmers Freezers & Refrigerators Knives & Cutting Boards! 30-40% “Speed Scratch”
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Successes Farm to School Started in 2009 47% of produce purchased locally Local: <50 miles from central kitchen Better quality Lower or same price Kid approved!
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Successes Salad Bars 16 bars donated through SB2S Currently in 3 schools Kids, parents and teachers love them! More Choice Less waste
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Successes Healthier US Schools Challenge All 14 of our elementary schools won 13 GAoD, 1 Silver Most GAoD in CA 4 th most is US!
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HHFKA Challenges
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Fruits and Vegetables Subgroups Waste Cost Time to Eat
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Grains and Proteins Whole Grains Menu Variety Portion Sizes Vegetarian Options
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Competitive Foods SB12 & SB965 since 2006 Compliance Issues
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Opportunities
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At the Local Level… Wellness Policy with language on nutrition standards & competitive foods Get parents and students involved Market fruits and vegetables Offer nutrition education Get creative with menu design Ask for help! Apply for recognition
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State and Federal Level… Mandate longer lunch periods Allow districts to build and finance Nutrition Centers/Central Kitchens Include nutrition in standardized testing Properly fund school athletics Establish repercussions for the entities that violate Competetive Food Standards
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Do what’s right for kids
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