SCHOOL FOOD COLLABORATIVE DCPS HOSTS INSPIRING SCHOOL FOOD COLLABORATIVE EVENT
DC Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services recently brought together parents, students, school food leaders, and community partners for an engaging and inspiring School Food Collaborative event. Hosted in a gallery-style format, the event invited families to explore the innovation behind DCPS menus, sample student-inspired dishes like Mediterranean salads, turkey al pastor tacos, and orange- glazed chicken, and learn about the district’s ongoing commitment to culturally relevant, nutritious meals.
Deputy Chief Rob Jaber welcomed guests before they explored interactive stations featuring partners like FoodPrints, Green Scheme, and the DC Food Policy Council. The event also highlighted student survey feedback and offered small-group discussions led by FSMC partners to explore how school meals can better support the whole child. Designed to celebrate and inform, the Collaborative gave parents and students an opportunity to experience firsthand what goes into
feeding more than 50,000 students each day. It was a vibrant reminder of how community input, student voice, and collaborative partnerships can shape stronger, more inclusive school food programs.
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