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Santa Ana high schools are serving homestyle birria for lunch. A look at the district's menu
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points A scratch-cooking program was initiated five years ago, shifting from individually wrapped lunches to homestyle cooked dishes. Nutrition services workers start prepping for breakfast and lunch hours as early as 6 a.
Nutrition services workers start prepping for breakfast and lunch hours as early as 6 a.m. in school kitchens. A scratch-cooking program was initiated five years ago, shifting from individually wrapped lunches to homestyle cooked dishes. The menu has evolved over time and now includes items such as chilaquiles, birria, and carnitas.
The program aims to serve dishes that reflect the demographic of the community. Further details about the menu and the program are available.
The scratch-cooking program is serving a variety of dishes to high school students, including fettuccine alfredo and other homestyle cooked meals.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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