Page 86 - Superintendent Annual Report 2023-24

Providing Food For Thought

Supper Program
SFS marketed the Supper Program to all eligible District schools. The field team
worked closely with cafeteria managers and school administrative teams to outline
the benefits of afterschool meals to students. Thirteen programs were successfully
started in FY24, and they continue to provide nutritious meals to students after
school. Across the District’s 87 supper programs, 982,377 meals were served this year.

Increase Cultural Menu Offerings
School Food Service proudly showcased rich culinary traditions throughout FY24
by celebrating various cultural holidays and observances.

Students embarked on a flavorful journey during Hispanic Heritage Month. A press
announcement unveiled a collaboration between SFS and The Education Network (TEN)
showcasing an exciting array of dishes. Culinary students at Lake Worth HS had the
opportunity to preview the featured recipes, including award-winning pollo con queso
with tortilla chips, customizable chile verde chicken and rice bowls, and cheese or chicken
quesadillas accompanied by yuca fries with garlic aioli.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Haitian Heritage Month Flyer Lunar New Year Flyer Earth Day Flyer
Lunar New Year - On February 9, in celebration of the Lunar New Year, all schools added a delightful addition of wonton
soup with an eggroll. Before its debut, Jerry Thomas ES, Allamanda ES, and Jupiter MS students participated in taste tests,
offering valuable feedback.

Black History Month - Throughout February, cafeterias celebrated Black History Month with a soulful lineup featuring
homestyle chicken, southern green beans, collard greens, fish and cheese filet, sweet potato bake, cornbread poppers, and
loaded hashbrown casserole. The loaded hashbrown casserole, specially crafted for this occasion, featured diced turkey
ham, cream cheese, sour cream, generous amounts of shredded mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. The culinary creations
were crafted in collaboration with staff and students from Boynton Beach HS and Pahokee MS, honoring the rich culinary
heritage of African American culture.

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