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LAUSD proposes Central Manufacturing Kitchen in Bell to deliver fresher meals, consolidate Newman operations
Summary
LAUSD staff proposed studying a Central Manufacturing Kitchen at the Slauson Southeast Occupational Center/Bell Storage Yard to serve about 170 Newman sites (roughly 60,000 students), funded in part by Measure US and planned for a multi‑year delivery timeline.
LAUSD facilities and food‑services staff presented a proposal to study and potentially build a Central Manufacturing Kitchen (CMK) to centralize meal production, increase fresh food preparation, expand local sourcing and create culinary training and apprenticeship opportunities.
“As we identified in the 2024 food services master plan, we need a new CMK to support fresh, healthy, and appealing meals,” said Dr. Deborah Bryant, acting chief of school operations. Facilities staff said Measure US included an allocation (presentation cited $240 million within the bond category) to develop a kitchen to prepare fresher student meals and support district sustainability goals.
Asam Bridal, director of facilities planning…
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