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Osborn child nutrition department highlights scratch cooking, local procurement and equipment needs
Summary
Child Nutrition Director Corey updated the Osborn School District governing board on programs, partnerships and finances, reporting high participation under the Community Eligibility Provision, recent awards, and plans that include a Child Nutrition Center and equipment investments.
Corey, the district’s child nutrition director, told the Osborn Elementary District governing board about an expanding scratch‑cooking program, local procurement partnerships and the department’s financial position during the board’s October meeting. The department said it continues to operate under the Community Eligibility Provision, which provides free meals to students at no charge, and reported participation rates of about 90–95 percent on days surveyed.
The update explained why the department emphasizes scratch cooking and local sourcing: student taste tests feed the cycle menu, local ranch beef and watermelon procured from Duncan Family Farms appeared on recent menus, and a student‑approved fish sandwich has been added after a taste test. Corey said the…
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