WESD Nutrition Services

12/23/2025

December is National Pear Month! 🍐 Pears are a tasty, vitamin-packed snack that keeps students feeling their best. Try adding a pear to your lunch or snack time this week! 💪

12/21/2025

Today is National Kiwi Fruit Day! 🥝

Celebrate by enjoying a delicious kiwi. Kiwis are packed with nutrients and make a great snack! ✨

12/19/2025

Happy ! 🍎 We’re incredibly grateful for the fantastic team at Desert View Elementary! Thank you for fueling our students with healthy, nutritious meals and lots of care every day!

12/18/2025

Did you know December is Tomato and Winter Squash Month? 🍅

Celebrate by enjoying these all month long! Fun fact: Winter squash gets sweeter as it cooks because heat turns its natural starches into sugar! 😋

12/18/2025

This Friday, December 19th, come try our AMAZING local hot dog from K4 Ranches! 🌭✨ It’s super delicious and proudly made right here in Arizona! 🌵💛

12/16/2025

Manager Monday!
Meet Lora our cafeteria manager at Desert Foothills Junior High and Ironwood Elementary School.
Thank you for all your do for the students at both of your campuses!🤩

12/14/2025

12/13/2025

This , we’re celebrating Mountain Sky and all the hard work they do. We appreciate you!💕

12/11/2025

Our 5th graders are diving into a three-part series on keeping their bones strong! 💪 They’re exploring how good nutrition and physical activity make a difference—and we celebrate their hard work with a delicious smoothie at the end! 😋

12/09/2025

Today is World Food Safety Month! 🌎

Here at Washington ESD, keeping our food safe is a top priority. Here are some of the ways we ensure the meals we serve are safe and high-quality for our students.

12/09/2025

Happy Manager Monday!
Jessica is our cafeteria manager at Arroyo and Tumbleweed Schools.
Thank you for all you do for the students at BOTH campuses!

12/06/2025

Our wonderful team at Moon Mountain is our feature today for ! 💫 Thank you for your dedication each and every day—and for serving smiles! 😊

12/04/2025

Our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) highlight for December is pomegranate! This delicious winter fruit is at its peak right now, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy one. 😊

Pomegranates have a sweet–tart, refreshing flavor and are packed with benefits — they’re rich in fiber and loaded with antioxidants!

12/01/2025

Manager Monday!
Shout out to Tracey our cafeteria manager at Roadrunner Elementary!
Thank you for all your do for the students at your campus!

11/26/2025

Happy National Parfait Day!

Our 3rd-grade students who take part in our three-part Have a Plant series class get to enjoy a delicious parfait during the third class—and it’s always a favorite! These parfaits include mandarin oranges, vanilla yogurt, and crunchy granola.

Celebrate today by treating yourself to a parfait too! 🥣✨ 🍊

11/25/2025

It's time for another Manager Monday!
Today we are highlighting Brenda our cafeteria manager at Sahuaro Elementary School!
Thank you for all your do for the students at your campus!

11/22/2025

Happy ! 😄 Maryland School, we appreciate the heart you put into everything you do. ⭐

11/20/2025

Next Wednesday!
Give thanks and grab a plate! Our Thanksgiving meal is here — delicious turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and a soft whole grain roll. Join us for a taste of gratitude! 🦃

11/19/2025

Sending a huge congratulations to our School Nutrition Superstar, Cruz (Elva)! 🌟

Your dedication, hard work, and heart make a difference in our students’ lives every single day. Thank you for nourishing our school community with excellence! 🥗💛

11/18/2025

Manager Monday!
Give a round of applause to Susie our cafeteria manager at Manzanita Elementary School
Thank you for all your do for the students at your campus!

11/15/2025

Happy Foodservice Friday! Today we recognize the exceptional staff at Manzanita Elementary School. We appreciate your commitment and the positive impact you make each day ⭐

11/14/2025

A little kindness goes a long way — in the cafeteria, classroom, and beyond! 🌟 Let’s celebrate World Kindness Day by choosing kindness in everything we do.

11/12/2025

Our FFVP highlight this month is gooseberries! These little round fruits can be green, yellow, red, or even purple, and they’re packed with vitamin C! 💪

Their taste? A fun mix of sweet and tart — kind of like a grape with a zing! 😋