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It's a new school year and there is a new and improved school meals program to greet you! During the past few months, your food service department has been extremely busy working with their suppliers to make sure the menus meet the new US Department of Agriculture nutrition requirements. The biggest change is that there will be more fruits and vegetables available.

More good news! You will find information on nutrition, fitness and health from our nationally recognized Team of Experts. Be sure and check out all their informative articles and delicious recipes!

Let's make this school year a great one by eating a healthy school breakfast and lunch every day!

DELICATA SQUASH
Delicata squash has distinctive longitudinal dark green strips over a yellow background. This type of squash is also known as peanut squash, Bohemian squash or sweet potato squash. Enjoy it baked, steamed, microwaved or stuffed! Try these Top 10 Ways to Enjoy them.

PEARS
There is evidence that pears have been used as a food source since prehistoric times. One distinctive characteristic of pears is their gritty texture. The "grit" is technically stone cells also found in the cores of apples. Pears are delicious on their own or in a variety of applications. Click here to get some great ways to serve them.

Nutritional data on SchoolMenu.com should not be used for and does not provide menu planning for a child with a medical condition or food allergy. Ingredients and menu items are subject to change or substitution without notice. Please consult a medical professional for assistance in planning for or treating medical conditions. USDA LEGAL - The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer