North Penn School Nutrition Services

Our dietetic intern crushed her latest project: a Cava-inspired bowl taste test! Featuring fresh cucumber & tomato salad, rice, crispy protein, and a vinaigrette to top it off! It’s safe to say this was a hit with the NPHS students. Maybe you will see it on the menu next school year 👀

Did you know that eating seasonal Pennsylvania produce means more vitamins on the tray and better flavor in every bite? Since these veggies are harvested at their peak and travel just a short distance to our schools, they stay packed with the nutrients students need to power through the day.

Global flavors, big smiles, and empty plates! 🌎✨ We had an incredible time celebrating International Foods at Hatfield Elementary! It was a food world tour right in our own cafeteria, and it was so much fun watching the students try a little bit of everything.

From the sweet and savory plantains to the fresh crunch of our barbacoa tacos, our young food critics got to taste:
🌮 Barbacoa Tacos
🍌 Sweet Plantains
🌸 Cherry Blossom Chicken
🌿 Cilantro Lime Rice
🥦 Asian Stir Fry Vegetables
🍜 Woodles (a student favorite!)

A huge shoutout to Chef DeShields, the amazing North Penn School Nutrition team, and our dietetic interns for making this "buffet of the world" happen. Seeing the kids excited to try new cultures through food is what it’s all about!

To the team that keeps us fueled and focused: Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎🥛 Your hard work makes a difference in every student’s day.

Calling all high school students! We want your feedback! 🗣️ Join us in the NPHS Cafeteria on Thursday, April 30th, to try CAVA inspired Mediterranean Bowls.

Whether you’re a fan of grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas, these bowls are packed with fresh cucumber & tomato salad over a bed of brown rice. Grab yours before they’re gone—it’s first come, first served!

We had a blast hosting a meatloaf sandwich taste test! Our students shared their thoughts on 3 different recipes to help us perfect our future menus. One of the options was a veggie burger!

Check out these master tasters in action! 👇

Did you know that the snacks found in schools are actually designed differently than the ones on grocery store shelves? While standard snacks can be high in sugar and empty calories, school-approved options are specifically formulated to be brain fuel. By focusing on whole grains, reduced fat, and zero artificial colors, these snacks provide the steady energy students need to stay focused and feel their best throughout the day. 🍎 🫐 🥗 🍉

Our Montgomery Elementary students put our Honey Sriracha Chicken and Cilantro Lime Rice to the test! Huge thanks to Chef DeShields and our dietetic interns for leading this flavor expedition and gathering such great feedback from our future foodies. The results are in, and the "Loved It" column is looking crowded! ✨

We are deeply grateful to the community for their support through the Giant Feeding School Kids Initiative. This funding will significantly enhance our school nutrition programs, ensuring all students have access to healthy and nutritious meals. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you Giant for being a valued partner in our mission to provide nutritious meals to every student in our schools!

Keep calm and eat your greens! 🥬🫑🫛

We’ve got something sweet coming your way. 🧇🍓

We’re debuting the Waffle Wonder Cup and we need YOUR taste buds to tell us what you think. Layers of fresh berries, creamy yogurt, and mini waffles! It’s a breakfast dream in a cup. If we get positive feedback, it may show up on all school menus 👀