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Nov
5

Hammock Pointe Elementary Helps Promote Better Health Through Good Nutrition

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

In an effort to promote healthy food choices through the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables the School Food Service Department has organized an educational health fair to be held at Hammock Pointe Elementary School.  All students will be exposed to the health fair during their lunch period which will take place in the school [...]

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Oct
23

The School District of Palm Beach County Participates in Numerous Events to Honor Food Day

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food that is taking place on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.  The movement was created by the Center for Science in the Public Interest and is led by a diverse coalition of food movement leaders and citizens.  The priorities address overarching concerns [...]

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Jul
25

Families Can Now Apply Online to Receive School Food Service Benefits

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County Food Service Department announces its policy for Free and Reduced Price Meals for students under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Any interested person may review a copy of the policy by contacting Jussara B. de Souza (JB) / 3661 N Interstate Park Rd, suite 100, Riviera [...]

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Jul
2

School Food Service Department Announces Policy for Free and Reduced Price Meals

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County Food Service Department announces its policy for Free and Reduced Price Meals for students under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Any interested person may review a copy of the policy by contacting Jussara B. de Souza (JB) / 3661 N Interstate Park Rd, suite 100, Riviera [...]

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Feb
10

Palm Beach County Students Learn to Practice Better Health Through Good Nutrition

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

In an effort to promote healthful eating along with physical activity and in conjunction with the National Nutrition Month®, the School Food Service Department has organized an educational health fair to be held at Palm Springs Middle School on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 10:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.  This year’s them is: “Get Your [...]

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Oct
19

School District of Palm Beach County Supports National Food Day

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County is excited to support the efforts of Food Day which is being honored on Monday, October 24, 2011.  People nationwide will come together to celebrate Food Day by participating in a grassroots mobilization to promote healthier diets and improved food policies.  This special day seeks to bring together [...]

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Oct
17

Palm Beach County Schools Celebrate “National Farm to School Month”

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

October has been designated as National Farm to School Month. The Farm to School programs are based on the premise that students will choose more fresh fruits and vegetables, if products are fresh, locally grown, and picked at the peak of their flavor and if those choices are reinforced with educational activities. Farm to School [...]

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Aug
11

Atlantic Community High School Cafeteria Pilot Program Grand Opening

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School Food Service Department has developed a plan with the cooperation of the Florida Department of Education – Food & Nutrition Management (DOE-FNM) office and Atlantic Community High School to reinvent the way students perceive and receive their school meals.  This plan of action takes into consideration adequate meal time, the physical facility, customer [...]

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Jul
14

School District of Palm Beach County Recognized by U.S. Department of Agriculture

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County School Food Service Department has been recognized at the State and the Southeast Regional levels with United States Department of Agriculture Best Practice Awards in the Increasing Participation in School Lunch or Breakfast category.  The receipt of these awards acknowledges the district’s on-going efforts to provide high-quality nutrition [...]

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Jul
12

School District of Palm Beach County Announces Policy for National School Lunch and Breakfast Program

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

School Food Service Department announces its policy for Free and Reduced Price Meals for students under the:  NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM  Any interested person may review a copy of this policy by contacting: School Food Service Office -  3661 Interstate Park Rd. N., Suite 100, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404. Phone number: (888) 383-2025  [...]

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Jun
30

School District of Palm Beach County Recognized by Sunshine State School Public Relations Association

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The Sunshine State School Public Relations Association (SUNSPRA) recently announced this year’s Sunshine Medallion Award Winners.  The three Palm Beach County entries receiving honors are: Paula Triana, Wellness Promotion Annual Report; David Reilly, Forest Hill High School Weekly Service Review TIPS; and Ellen Smith, Family Fun Fitness for FCAT Success at Gove Elementary.    Paula Triana, [...]

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Feb
14

School District of Palm Beach County Continues to Promote Better Health

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Community is invited to the Palm Beach Gardens Elementary – Health Fair In an effort to promote healthy food choices through the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, the School Food Service Department has organized an educational health fair.  The theme is “eat right. WITH COLOR” When?  Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 [...]

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Aug
17

The School District of Palm Beach County and the School Food Service Department Announces Its Policy For Free And Reduced Price Meals For Students Under The National School Lunch And School Breakfast Program

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Household size and income criteria will be used to determine eligibility.  These criteria can be found on the third page of this document.  The eligibility guidelines for 2010-2011 are the same as the 2009-2010 guidelines. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown may be eligible for Free or Reduced Price [...]

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Jul
12

The School District of Palm Beach County School Food Service Department Announces Its Policy for Free and Reduced Price Meals Under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Any interested person may review a copy of this policy by contacting: School Food Service Office 3661 Interstate Park Rd. N., Suite 100, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 or calling 1 (888) 383-2025. Children from families whose income is at or below the Florida Income Eligibility Guidelines may qualify for Free or Reduced Price Meals.  Household [...]

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May
24

School District Offers Summer Food Service Program

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County will be offering the Summer Food Service Program weekdays starting June 7, 2010 through August 5, 2010.  The School District has sponsored this program for the past 12 years in order to provide healthy and nutritious food to the children in Palm Beach County. Nutritionally balanced meals will [...]

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Apr
21

The School District of Palm Beach County Joins The Campaign For Wellness Promotion

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

What?  The School Food Service Department has organized an educational Health Fair to be held at Forest Hill Community High School. When? Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where? Forest Hill Community High School. 6901 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33405 The health fair event will provide the students and staff of [...]

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Apr
15

The School District of Palm Beach County Joins The Campaign For Better Health

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

What? The School Food Service Department has organized an educational health fair to be held at Rolling Green Elementary. When? Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where? Rolling Green Elementary. 550 Miner Rd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 The health fair event will provide the students and staff of Rolling Green Elementary with an opportunity [...]

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Mar
4

“Eating For FCAT Success” Campaign Launches

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County School Food Service Department has launched “Eating for FCAT Success” campaign to help students prepare for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.  Posters and informational flyers have been distributed to the schools in order to encourage parents, teachers and community members to provide healthy meals and snacks to the [...]

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