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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
| 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
| Meal component | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | |||||
| Fluid milk (3/4c) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Water | Milk | Water | Milk | Water |
| Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) | Nonfat Yogurt I |
Black Bean Salsa I |
SunButter I |
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| 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
| Meal component | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | |||||
| Fluid milk (3/4c) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Water | Milk | Water | Milk | Water |
| Protein (1/2oz or 1/4c) | Hummus I |
String Cheese | Beanie Dip A I |
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| 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
| Meal component | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | |||||
| Fluid milk (3/4c) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Water | Milk | Water | Milk | Water |
| 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
| Meal component | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | |||||
| Fluid milk (3/4c) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Water | Milk | Water | Milk | Water |
| 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
| Meal component | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | |||||
| Fluid milk (3/4c) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk | Milk |
| 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) | Water | Milk | Water | Milk | Water |
| 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