Moreno Valley>>Thousands of our students are still getting the benefits of a school lunch this summer thanks to our Nutrition Services department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. MVUSD’s “Summer BBQ Lunch in the Park” provides meals to all children ages 18 and under at TownGate, Celebration, Moreno Valley Community, Weston, and John F. Kennedy parks and Moreno Valley Public Library. The program is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Lunch is served from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, through July 28. (No meals served on July 3-4.) No proof of residency or ID is required.
Good nutrition is essential for learning in school. Continuing healthy eating habits is also important during the long hot summer months. Eating nutritious foods helps ensure students retain their hard learned knowledge and to keep right on learning throughout the summer. For many of these children, summer vacation can bring the temptation of eating empty calorie snacks and foods that are high in sugar, fats and sodium. And for many others, summer exposes students to an increased risk of hunger and developmental decline. Make seasonal fruits and vegetables a high priority for your snacks, meals and anytime.
Summertime is a time to play hard but it is also a time to remember to eat right. Make sure good nutrition remains a priority all summer long, and students will return to school in the Fall healthy, sharp and ready to learn. All children are welcome!