If you’ve ever had these questions yourself or been asked these questions by those you serve, family members or board members, we encourage you to assemble a group to come to our commissary for our spring taste tests!
We invite schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program to bring a group for a visit between March 6 and May 23.
(Private schools: watch for a special invitation specific to your programs soon.)
Event Details:
- Group size: 12-24 people
- Ages: grades 4 and above
- Time: 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Please only one group per school to allow more schools to participate
The day will entail:
- A 20-30 minute tour of our production facility, where guests can see how our team prepares thousands of meals every day.
- A review of the USDA nutritional guidelines for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
- Sampling of School Breakfast Program items.
- A discussion of guests’ favorite and least favorite meals on your school’s current lunch menu.
- Taste testing of new lunch recipes. There will be at least three main entrées as well as a vegetable, fruit, dessert and bottled water – enough for a full lunch.
- A short survey on school meals and the sample entrees.
- Additional Q&A time.
Tips for a successful educational tasting:
- Gather a group of eaters, family members, board members and staff who have shared ideas or wishes related to your food service.
- Provide your group with the educational information we will send you ahead of your visit.
- Ask those who will be attending to circle their 3 favorite and 3 least favorite meals on your current menu.
- Among your group, choose one main entrée you suggest be added to your menu.