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Children’s Centers Menu (Fall/Winter 2025–2026)

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Vitamin markers
A = Vitamin A; C = Vitamin C; I = Iron
Food form
WG = Whole Grain; FR = Fresh; FZ = Frozen; CN = Canned
Other
Bean-based Protein = bean-based protein option
Meat Alt.
Vegetarian protein option for children listed in file as vegetarian or no meat
Week 1 Used weeks: 09/29/2025, 11/10/2025, 12/22/2025, 02/02/2026, 03/16/2026
Children’s Center Menu – Fall/Winter 2025–2026 – Week 1
Meal component Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Breakfast
Fluid milk (3/4c) Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk
Fruit/veg (1/2c) FZ Strawberries
C
FR Apple Slices
C
FR Blueberries
C
CN Apricots
A
CN Pineapple
C
Grains/ bread/ cereal 1/2oz (1/4c) OR Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) WG Cereal
I
WG Bagel & cream cheese
I
WG Cereal
I
Cheese Egg Bites
I
WG Cereal
I
Lunch / Supper
Fluid milk (3/4c) Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk
Protein 1.5oz (3/4c) Mac n' Cheese Cheese Blend Grilled Chicken Strips Chicken Meat Alt. Navy Beans Beef and Broccoli (Sauteed Beef) Meat Alt. Mac n' Cheese
I
Turkey Tetrazzini Diced Turkey Meat Alt. Cottage Cheese
I
Black Bean Burger Black Beans
I
Veg/Fruit (1/4c each) FZ Cauliflower and FR Oranges
A C
FZ Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and CN Pears
A C
FZ Broccoli and CN Peaches
A C
FZ Peas and FR Bananas
A C
FR Garden Salad and FZ Mango
A C
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) WG Pasta
I
WG Roll
I
WG Brown Rice
I
WG Pasta
I
WG Bun
I
PM Snack
Fluid milk/water (1/2c) Water Milk Water Milk Water
Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) White Bean Dip
I
Hummus
I
Cottage Cheese
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) OR Fruit/Veg (1/2c) WG Tortilla Chips WG Chex Mix Naan Bread
I
WG Muffins
I
CN Mandarin Oranges
A C
Week 2 Used weeks: 10/06/2025, 11/17/2025, 12/29/2025, 02/09/2026, 03/23/2026
Children’s Center Menu – Fall/Winter 2025–2026 – Week 2
Meal component Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Breakfast
Fluid milk (3/4c) MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Fruit/veg (1/2c) FR Orange
C
CN Peaches
A
CN Tropical Fruit
A C
FR Banana
A C
CN Pears
C
Grains/ bread/ cereal 1/2oz (1/4c) OR Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) WG Cereal
I
WG Waffles
I
WG Cereal
I
WG Seasonal Muffins
I
WG Cereal
I
Lunch / Supper
Fluid milk (3/4c) MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Protein 1.5oz (3/4c) Hoppin' John Black-Eyed Peas
I
Chicken Pot Pie
Baked Chicken
Meat Alt.
Cheesy Spaghetti
I
Soft Beef Taco
Ground Beef
Meat Alt.
Chili Beans
I
Smoked Turkey Potato Soup
Smoked Turkey
Meat Alt.
Pimento Cheese Sandwich
I
Build Your Own Bean & Cheese Nachos
Pinto Beans & Cheddar Cheese
I
Veg/Fruit (1/4c each) FZ Onions, Peppers, & Celery, and FR Cantaloupe
A C
FZ Peas & Carrots, and FR Apples
A C
FR Lettuce, Tomato, and CN Mandarin Oranges
A C
FZ Celery and Onion and CN Apricots
A C
CN Chuck Wagon Corn and FR Strawberries
C
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) WG Brown Rice WG Biscuits
I
WG Tortilla
I
WG Corn Bread
I
WG Tortilla or Chips
I
PM Snack
Fluid milk/water (1/2c) WaterMilkWaterMilkWater
Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) Nonfat Yogurt
I
Black Bean Salsa
I
SunButter
I
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) OR Fruit/Veg (1/2c) FZ Mangoes
A C
WG Teddy Grahams
I
WG Saltine Crackers
I
WG Goldfish Crackers
I
WG Rice Cakes
I
Week 3 Used weeks: 10/13/2025, 12/01/2025, 01/05/2026, 02/16/2026, 03/30/2026
Children’s Center Menu – Fall/Winter 2025–2026 – Week 3
Meal component Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Breakfast
Fluid milk (3/4c) MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Fruit/veg (1/2c) FR Blueberries
C
CN Peaches
A C
FR Bananas
C
CN Apple & Pumpkin
A C
CN Mandarin Oranges
A C
Grains/ bread/ cereal 1/2oz (1/4c) OR Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) WG Cereal
I
Veggie Egg Bites
I
WG Cereal
I
WG Oatmeal
I
WG Cereal
I
Lunch / Supper
Fluid milk (3/4c) MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Protein 1.5oz (3/4c) Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Cheddar Cheese
Chicken Stirfry
Chicken
Meat Alt.
Broccoli & Rice Casserole
I
Beef Goulash
Ground Beef
Meat Alt.
Goulash w/ Chickpeas
I
Navy Beans with Smoked Turkey
Turkey
Meat Alt.
Black Bean Burger
I
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara
FZ Cheese Ravioli
Veg/Fruit (1/4c each) FZ Broccoli and CN Pears
A C
FZ Stirfry Vegetable Blend and CN Pineapple
A C
CN Tomatoes, FZ Onions & Peppers and FZ Mango
A C
FZ Onion, Carrot, Celery and FR Canteloupe
A C
CN Green Beans, FR Strawberries
A C
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) WG Roll
I
WG Brown Rice
I
WG Pasta
I
WG Biscuit
I
WG Garlic Bread
I
PM Snack
Fluid milk/water (1/2c) WaterMilkWaterMilkWater
Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) Hummus
I
String Cheese Beanie Dip
A I
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) OR Fruit/Veg (1/2c) FR Carrot Chips or Sticks
A
FR Orange
C
FR Apple Slices
C
CN Tropical Fruit
A C
WG Tortilla and/or Chips
I
Week 4 Used weeks: 10/20/2025, 12/08/2025, 01/12/2026, 02/23/2026, 04/06/2026
Children’s Center Menu – Fall/Winter 2025–2026 – Week 4
Meal component Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Breakfast
Fluid milk (3/4c)MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Fruit/veg (1/2c) CN Pineapple
C
CN Peaches
C
CN Cinnamon Apples
C
FZ Strawberries
C
CN Pears
C
Grains/ bread/ cereal 1/2oz (1/4c) OR Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) WG Cereal
I
WG Seasonal Fruit Bread
I
WG Cereal
I
WG Waffles
I
WG Cereal
I
Lunch / Supper
Fluid milk (3/4c)MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Protein 1.5oz (3/4c) Meatless Southwest Chili Bean Variety
I
Creamy Chicken Lemon Pasta Grilled Chicken Meat Alt. No Meat Chili
I
Hamburgers Ground Beef Patties Meat Alt. Veggie Burger
I
Turkey and Rice Soup Diced Turkey Meat Alt. Vegetable Soup w/ Kidney Beans
I
Bean Burrito Bowl Black Beans
Veg/Fruit (1/4c each) CN Tomatoes & FZ Corn (in chili) and FR Oranges
A C
FZ Chopped Asparagus and FR Honeydew
A C
FR Lettuce & Tomatoes and FR Bananas
A C
FZ Mixed vegetables and FR Cantaloupe
A C
FZ Fajita Vegetables, Kale and FR Apples
A C
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) WG Cornbread
I
WG Pasta
I
WG Buns
I
WG Brown Rice
I
WG Quinoa
I
PM Snack
Fluid milk/water (1/2c)WaterMilkWaterMilkWater
Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) String Cheese Tex Mex Roasted Chickpeas
I
Yogurt
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) OR Fruit/Veg (1/2c) WG Tortilla
I
WG Teddy Grahams
I
WG Crackers
I
WG Bagel and Cream Cheese
I
FZ Blueberries
Week 5 Used weeks: 10/27/2025, 12/15/2025, 01/19/2026, 03/02/2026, 04/13/2026
Children’s Center Menu – Fall/Winter 2025–2026 – Week 5
Meal component Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Breakfast
Fluid milk (3/4c)MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Fruit/veg (1/2c) CN Fruit Cocktail
A C
CN Peaches
A
CN Apricots
A C
FZ Blueberries
C
CN Pears
C
Grains/ bread/ cereal 1/2oz (1/4c) OR Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) WG Cereal
I
WG Cheese Bagel
I
WG Seasonal Bread
I
WG French Toast
I
WG Cereal
I
Lunch / Supper
Fluid milk (3/4c)MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Protein 1.5oz (3/4c) Lemon Lentil Soup Lentils
I
Cheese Quesadillas Cheese Blend Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Ground Beef Meat Alt. Vegetarian Refried Beans
I
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup Diced Turkey Meat Alt. Vegetable Soup w/ Kidney Beans Black Bean Burgers Black Beans
Veg/Fruit (1/4c each) FR Celery, Carrots, & Onion, & FR Apples (in soup)
A C
FR Lettuce & Tomato and FR Bananas
A C
FZ Broccoli and FR Oranges
A C
FZ Mixed Vegetables and FR Bananas
A C
FR Lettuce, Tomato, and FZ Mango Cubes
A C
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) WG Cornbread Muffin
I
WG Tortilla
I
WG Brown Rice
I
WG Pasta
I
WG Bun
I
PM Snack
Fluid milk/water (1/2c)WaterMilkWaterMilkWater
Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) Sunbutter
I
Vegetarian Refried Beans
I
Cottage Cheese
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) OR Fruit/Veg (1/2c) WG Graham Crackers
I
FR Oranges
C
WG Tortilla
I
WG Goldfish Crackers
I
CN Pineapple
C
Week 6 Used weeks: 11/03/2025, 01/26/2026, 03/09/2026, 04/20/2026
Children’s Center Menu – Fall/Winter 2025–2026 – Week 6
Meal component Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Breakfast
Fluid milk (3/4c)MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Fruit/veg (1/2c) CN Peaches
A
FR Apples
C
CN Pineapple
C
FR Oranges
C
CN Pears
C
Grains/ bread/ cereal 1/2oz (1/4c) OR Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) WG Cereal
I
WG Bagel and Cream Cheese
I
WG Seasonal Fruit Bread
I
WG Waffles
I
WG Cereal
I
Lunch / Supper
Fluid milk (3/4c)MilkMilkMilkMilkMilk
Protein 1.5oz (3/4c) Beefy Bean Chili Bean Variety
I
Cheese Quesadilla Cheese Blend Chicken Alfredo Grilled Chicken Meat Alt. Vegetarian Refried Beans
I
Turkey and Rice Soup Diced Turkey Meat Alt. Vegetable Soup w/ Kidney Beans
I
Bean Burrito Bowl Black Beans
Veg/Fruit (1/4c each) CN Tomatoes & FZ Corn (in chili) and FR Oranges
A C
FR Lettuce & Tomato and FR Apples
A C
FZ Broccoli and FR Bananas
A C
FZ Mixed Vegetables and FR Cantaloupe
A C
FZ Fajita Vegetables, Kale and FR Apples
A C
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) WG Cornbread
I
WG Tortilla
I
WG Pasta
I
WG Brown Rice
I
WG Quinoa
I
PM Snack
Fluid milk/water (1/2c)WaterMilkWaterMilkWater
Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) Sunbutter
I
Vegetarian Refried Beans
I
Yogurt
Grains/bread (1/2 slice) OR Fruit/Veg (1/2c) WG Crackers
I
CN Peaches
A
WG Tortilla
I
WG Bagel and Cream Cheese
I
FZ Blueberries
  • Children ages 2 and up are provided 1% milk; children under a... (Borden) and seaonal produce (Scarmardo) are locally sourced.
  • USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
  • Meat Alt.=Vegetarian protein option for children listed in file as vegetarian or no meat