
Awards
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Farm Fresh Challenge
Dallas ISD has been recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture for serving fresh local foods.Dallas ISD Food Service Ranked #10
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Partners
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Urban School Food Alliance
Dallas ISD is one of the 18 school members of Urban School Food AllianceTexas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Agriculture helps make it possible to provide fresh local fruits and vegetables to students.U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture provides Nutrition guidelines for school menus, along with staple products.TASN
TASN provides resources that enhance and promote non-profit child nutrition programs.SNA
SNA is committed to advancing the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy.DairyMAX
We build understanding around dairy as a healthy, beneficial, everyday food choice; connecting the dairy farmer to American tables.
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Best of the Bunch local produce award
The Dallas ISD Food & Child Nutrition Services department was awarded the “Best of the Bunch” Award by the Texas Department of Agriculture.Children at Risk
A non-profit organization rated Dallas ISD Food & Child Nutrition Services Department as a “Top 10” Large District nutrition program in 2022.
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Baylor Scott & White
Baylor Scott & White Health exists to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness.Medical City
“Kids Teaching Kids” program offers children the knowledge and resources to change their eating habits for the better.NAF
NAF is a national network of community leaders who ensure students are college, career, and future-ready.No Kid Hungry
Increasing meals available to children and their families.ACDA
ACDA provides resources for communities nationwide.
Local Farmers
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American Melon
Family Owned and Operated, American Melon Sales is currently managed and operated by Ted Brasch, Dakota Sutton, and Roger Sutton.Fredricksburg Peach
Gillespie County is one of the largest peach-producing counties in Texas with some 600 acres of trees.Integrity Family Farms
Integrity Family Farms are a year round supplier of watermelon and onions, and a seasonal supplier of several different commodities.Jenschke Farms
Jenschke Orchards is primarily a “Pick Your Own” orchard growing over 30 varieties of peaches in addition to strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees.
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Sides Pea Farm
Sides Pea Farm began in 1957 when Winford and Virginia Sides bought 70 acres just south of Canton and began farming.Texas Green Star
Texas Green Star are hydroponically grown under controlled environment agriculture (CEA) organic products in four categories: Lettuce, LEafy Greens, Herbs, and Asian Leafy Greens.Thomas Mushrooms
At Thomas Mushrooms & Specialty Produce, we take pride in the quality of our mushrooms and produce. Each day we ship in Mushrooms and Specialty Produce.