A Hunger Free Summer
In DC over 40,000 students on free and reduced lunch are at risk of experiencing hunger this summer. Every year when schools let out for the […]
Healthy School Food in the Community Over DCPS February Break
DC Public Schools teachers, staff, and students took a much-deserved vacation last week for their February Break, but our Healthy School Food team went into high gear. To keep our students […]
Healthy School Foods Celebrates Black Health and Wellness
Chef Anand demonstrates a sweet potato hash recipe with assistance from Chef Iris for the students of Aiton Elementary School as part of Healthy School Foods’ Black History Month Celebration on Thursday, February […]
Photos: Fiesta Fajita Friday!
Last Friday, students at Washington Jesuit Academy were treated to Fiesta Fajita Friday by our Healthy School Foods Team. DC Central Kitchen’s dietetic intern, Lauryn Woodruff, organized the latin themed […]
Photos: Lean, Mean Green Beans at Fresh Feature Friday!
“Tastes like my grandma’s!” “I like all three!” “This tastes like Popeyes!” These are just some of the reviews by the students at Thomas and Drew Elementary Schools during January’s […]
Ring in 2022 with a Lucky New Year’s Meal
Looking for a healthy, fun meal to ring in 2022? Try our Healthy School Food’s Jazzy Black-Eyed Peas and Braised Collard Greens! Stemming from a long-held southern tradition, millions of […]
Fresh Feature Fridays is Back!
DC Central Kitchen’s Healthy School Foods team hosts a Fresh Feature Friday event on Friday, November 11, 2021 at Maude Aiton Elementary School. After a long hiatus, this week […]
It’s a Victory for the Jolly Green Giant at Cedar Tree Academy
Cedar Tree Academy students pose with Mr. Broccoli at the Real Food For Kids Chef Exchange tasting event on Thursday October 14, 2021. After a competitive round of voting, the […]
DC Central Kitchen again selected as DC Public Schools food service contractor!
DC Central Kitchen has been selected as one of the food service providers for DC Public Schools in the 2016-2017 academic year. A continuation of our partnership with DC Public […]
Strawberries & Salad Greens Day: DCCK celebrates local, seasonal food at DC Schools
“Umm, excuse me miss; you said you were going to teach me about how strawberries grow after I try this salad. I’ve tried it!” an eager Aiton Elementary student exclaimed […]