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November & December
Food is a very important and necessary part of our lives. It is tradition, history and brings together family and community. This month is dedicated to embracing all the opportunities food can offer. Foods commonly eaten at celebrations often reflect particular staple foods commonly eaten in certain countries, for example pasta in Italy, beans in Mexico, and rice in China. Food is usually part of our many celebrations, and is used and selected for many various reasons.
However, the way that food is used in celebrations varies from home to home, state to state, and country to country. The celebrations that we have and the ways that we celebrate them are affected by our culture. The idea of gathering around a table and uniting as friends and family is an important aspect of celebrations with food. When we celebrate it is usually with people we love and trust, or are trying to get to know. Food is a powerful element that can bring many different people together
September & October
The food choices that we make have a significant impact on our health, our environment and our community. Every day, more and more consumers are shopping smarter, eating healhtier adn enjoying an abundance of fresh, locally-grown produce. As the Missouri and Illinois growing season continues, we support our local farmers and purchase numerous fruits and vegetables from them throughout the Fall months.
This Fall, students will enjoy a variety of fresh, local produce at St. Louis Public Schools! A few of the local offerings this season include:
Peaches
Apples
White Potatoes
Yellow Yukon Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Specialty Peppers
Zucchini and other squashes
Many more!
Spotlight on a Local Farm: Lee Farms
A number of our locally-grown produce items come straight from Lee Farms in Truxton, MO. Rusty Lee and his family live on the farm that has been cultivated by generations of the family for more than 100 years. Lee Farms grows diverse vegetable crops, including sweet potatoes, peppers, eggplant and numerous other vegetable, grain and livestock items.
 
Exciting Promotions, Special Events and Theme Meals!
Look for monthly special events in your cafeteria! Promotions and special events are planned to celebrate holidays or various food cultures and are meant to enliven our students' dining experience.
2011-2012 will include:
September - Simply Good: Fresh & Local - a focus on locally grown foods
October - National School Lunch Week
November - Simply Good Food - a focus on trying new foods
December - Food Focus on Whole Grains and Wheat Bread
January - Simply Good Meals - a focus on eating a complete meal
February - Heart-Health Month
March - Simple Good Nutrition - National Nutrition Month
April - Earth Day and Sustainability Events
May - Simply Good Flexitarian - a focus on plant-based proteins
 
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