September Harvest of the Month
Sweet bell peppers are low in calories and an excellent source of dietary fiber. They are also packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, Folate, and molybdenum. Compared to green bell peppers, the red ones have 11 times more beta-carotene and 1.5 times more vitamin C, and they are […]
Virginia SUN Bucks Benefits
Virginia SUN Bucks providesa $120 food benefit to eligible children. Select the link below to find out more: What you should keep in mind
May Harvest of the Month
May harvest of the month is strawberries. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen each Spring. Just eight (8) strawberries provides you with 150% of your daily recommened amount of vitamin C.
April Harvest of the Month
April harvest of the month is lettuce which is a good source of folate and vitamin A. The darker green the lettuce, the greater the nutrients.
National Nutrition Month
March celebrates National Nutrition Month in which the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts resources on its website encouraging consumers to make informed food choices. They also encourage sound eating and physical activity habits that can be followed all year.
National School Breakfast Week
March 4-8, 2024 is designated as National School Breakfast Week. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a nutritious school breakfast.
March Harvest of the Month
March Harvest of the Month: Kale Kale is a super food packed with vitamins A, C and K. It is also a great source of calcium, iron, and antioxidants.
February Harvest of the Month
Federal P-EBT Program Ending
The federal P-EBT program, created to supplement school meals missed during the pandemic, will officially end in Virginia this summer, with one final benefit. The program began in spring 2020 due to COVID-related school closures, to help families afford lunches children would typically get for free or at a reduced price while at school. The Virginia Department […]
School Nutrition Bids
The Caroline County Public Schools Nutrition Department is seeking bids for the 2023-24 school year in the following categories: 1) primary food vendor vendor 2) fresh fruit and produce 3) milk and dairy 4) bread and bakery goods and 5) paper goods, disposables and supplies. A bid package is available for each category. Qualified parties […]
