• October Celebrations: Farm to School Month & National School Lunch Week

      Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition is celebrating Farm to School Month throughout October with a fresh focus on local agriculture, student wellness, and hands-on learning. As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Farm Fresh Challenge, our team has proudly pledged to reach the Cream of the Crop tier, the highest level of achievement, for the second year in a row!

      This month, we’re also spotlighting our hydroponic Flex Farm, where students can see fruits and vegetables growing right on campus. These harvests are making their way into school meals, bringing the farm directly to the cafeteria and connecting students to the source of their food.

      To wrap up the month, we’ll celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 27–30, following Fall Break. This week highlights the importance of nutritious school meals and the dedicated staff who serve them daily.

      We invite families, staff, and the community to join us in exploring Farm to School resources, supporting local agriculture, and celebrating the power of school meals to nourish and inspire.

    • Taste the World: Celebrating National School Lunch Week!

      Fort Bend ISD will celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from October 27–30. NSLW is a nationwide celebration that highlights the importance of healthy school meals and recognizes the dedicated staff who nourish students every day. This year's theme, "Taste the World," invites students to explore global flavors through their school lunch passport, making each meal a delicious stop on a foodie journey.

      Elementary students will travel the world during NSLW, tasting meals from Mexico, Vietnam, India, France, and the U.S. while collecting daily stickers on a poster passport located in the cafeteria. Secondary students will celebrate with our in-house winning recipe from the NSLW Manager Competition, plus various resources and activities to engage students in the celebration. Tell your student(s) to get ready; we're serving up a world tour right on their lunch tray!

    • Celebrating Farm to School Month with Fresh Flavors and Local Ingredients

      As part of our commitment to local agriculture and student wellness, Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition has pledged to the Texas Department of Agriculture's Farm Fresh Challenge, aiming once again for the prestigious Cream of the Crop tier.

    • In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin (including English proficiency), limited religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs)

      Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY).

      To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

      mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

      email: program.intake@usda.gov

      This institution is an equal opportunity provider.