Several SISD campuses offer supper, snack, fresh fruits and vegetables programs
The Socorro Independent School District is proud to provide free supper, snacks and a fresh fruit and vegetable program at several campuses within the district. The district is committed to serving delicious meals and snacks for students so that they can have the proper nutrition to excel in academics and at afterschool activities.
“Socorro ISD remains steadfast in our efforts to ensure all students receive delicious, healthy meals that they enjoy and that will assist them to succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said SISD Child Nutrition Services Director Shelley Chenausky. “Our CNS employees proudly prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks to help SISD students seize their opportunities throughout their school day.”
Forty-one SISD schools offer an afterschool snack enrichment program available for students at the campuses. The snacks are served after school at various times and days at each campus. Parents may check with their child’s school for serving times/days. The afterschool snack program provides students who stay after school for enrichment programs with a healthy snack to give them an extra boost of nutrition as they continue their day with learning. See listing below for participating schools in the snack program.
Starting on Oct. 17, the supper meal program will be provided at Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy and Desert Wind School from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The program, which is part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture, provides a free afterschool meal for children ages 1-18. Receiving the free supper is as easy as signing in and dining in. Carry-out meals are not allowed due to program regulations.
In addition, Socorro ISD proudly provides the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) at three campuses – Campestre Elementary, Escontrias STEAM Academy and Vista Del Sol Environmental Science Academy. The program is a federally assisted program that provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to children at eligible elementary schools during the school day. According to the USDA, the goal of the FFVP is to introduce children to fresh fruits and vegetables, to include new and different varieties, and to increase overall acceptance and consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce among children. The FFVP also encourages healthier school environments by promoting nutrition education. Teachers at Campestre, Escontrias and Vista Del Sol provide lessons on various fruits and vegetables, healthy eating, and offer the fruits and vegetables for the students to taste and learn how to prepare them.
“We are happy to provide our students with healthy meals to help them be successful at all times during their school day,” Chenausky said. “The supper and snack programs give students and families a great opportunity to enjoy quality, tasty food and we are proud to also educate students about healthy eating with the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.”
Socorro ISD also offers free breakfast to all students. As part of the Breakfast in the Classroom program, all elementary and PK-8 school students, regardless of income eligibility, receive breakfast free of charge. Free breakfast for all middle and high school students in the district continues, as well, through the School Breakfast Program. Parents may check their child’s high school for information on second chance breakfast, which is breakfast served later in the morning to meet the needs of students who participate in sports, band, and other extracurricular activities early in the school day.
Schools that provide the afterschool snack enrichment program:
High schools – Americas, Eastlake, El Dorado, and Socorro
Middle schools – Capt. Walter E. Clarke, Col. John O. Ensor, Eastlake, Hurshel Antwine, Montwood, Salvador H. Sanchez, SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle, Spc. Rafael Hernando III, Socorro, and Sun Ridge
K-8 schools – Bill Sybert, Jane A. Hambric, and John Drugan
Elementary – Benito Martinez, Campestre, Chester Jordan, Col. Ben Narbuth, Dr. Sue A. Shook, Elfida P. Chavez, Escontrias STEAM Academy, H.D. Hilley, Helen Ball, Horizon Heights, Hueco, James P. Butler, Loma Verde, Lujan-Chavez, Mission Ridge, Myrtle Cooper, O’Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy, Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy, Purple Heart, Robert R. Rojas, Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco, Sgt. Roberto Ituarte, Sierra Vista STEAM Academy, and Vista Del Sol Environmental Science Academy
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