San Diego Unified garners student feedback through ‘Taste of San Diego Unified’ event

Students at Bell Middle School in San Diego shared their thoughts on potential new menu items earlier this month at San Diego Unified School District’s first-ever ‘Taste of San Diego Unified.’ 

The event, which was hosted as part of the district’s Farm to School Month celebrations, had students sampling a variety of items that could be added to the menu next school year, including yogurt parfaits with roasted apples, plant-based nachos with roasted corn dip and kung pao chicken.   

Along with trying the new dishes, students also learned about the district’s farm-to-school program, sustainability initiatives and more. 

“We want to give our students an opportunity to engage in our menu-planning efforts and try new flavors,” Alicia Pitrone Hauser, food and nutrition services director, said in a statement. “This event is a great way to recognize National Farm to School month and celebrate our student voices, community connections and local food.”