Media Advisory
Food and Nutrition Services Announces First-Ever 'Taste of San Diego Unified'
Bell Middle School students put their taste buds to the test
Thursday, October 12, 2023
WHAT: San Diego Unified's Food and Nutrition Services Department is launching 'Taste of San Diego Unified: Student Voices Shape School Menus,' a new culinary tasting event.
More than 150 students in grades 6-8 will become food critics for a day and sample breakfast, plant-based, and Asian-inspired small bites. This culinary adventure celebrates student voices by giving them an opportunity to play an active role in picking what they want to eat at their school cafes. Feedback from the students will inform the menu development process for the next school year.
Six different vendors will provide students with a variety of tasty and innovative samples, including plant-based nachos, roasted corn dip, Chow Mein noodles with Kyoto veggies, chili con queso fries, and strawberry smoothies.
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 12:45-3 p.m.
WHERE: Bell Middle School Cafeteria/Multi-Purpose Room
620 Briarwood Rd. San Diego, CA 92139
*Parking will be available in the upper-level parking lot. See map below.
INTERVIEWS: District leadership; Food & Nutrition Services Director; Students
VISUALS:
- Smoothie-making blender bike
- Middle school students venturing into a culinary journey, sampling small bites
- Students react to new flavors and give their feedback about what they like and don't like
- Scratch-cooking demonstrations with Food Services culinary specialists
- Bell's own Mariachi ensemble will provide musical accompaniment
EVENT/PARKING MAP:
- Park in the top rear lot.
- Enter the back door of the cafeteria, you'll see a table with a Food and Nutrition Services branded green tablecloth and canopy.
This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance:
MEDIA CONTACT: Leslie Luna, Marketing Coordinator, Food and Nutrition Services, 858-717-2499, lluna1@sandi.net
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About Food and Nutrition Services
San Diego Unified Food and Nutrition Services is committed to serving nutritious and tasty meals for students, offering a balance of healthy versions of student favorites mixed with scratch-prepared dishes and Southern California flavors. Salad bars are at the heart of the meal program at San Diego Unified, featuring a variety of fruits and veggies often sourced from local farmers. Every Wednesday, students can try a new locally-grown, organic produce item that changes monthly through the Harvest of the Month program.
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