Farm to Summer Celebration Week!
Farm to Summer Celebration Week (F2Summer) in California is celebrated annually in June! This year, F2Summer was celebrated on June 17–21, 2024. This week was dedicated to celebrating local foods on the menu, offering a test taste sample, and providing opportunities for children to experience agricultural-based education activities.
The CalFresh Healthy Living Team engaged over 200 students in tasting a strawberry-banana smoothie recipe made with locally sourced strawberries as part of F2Summer Celebration Week; try making the recipe at home here. Students learned about where strawberries are sourced in California along with learning fun facts and watching Harvest of the Month educational videos. During this time, both students and staff leaders expressed their appreciation and importance of having these educational activities.
“Thank you for your time and effort for making delicious smoothies for our students, especially with the different flavorings and fresh strawberries. The students enjoyed them and they loved the recipe books.”
GUSD’s Nutrition Services CalFresh Healthy Living Program continues to guide students towards healthy eating choices in the cafeteria as part of the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement initiative.
