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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LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Sep 11, 2026
