Inside McAllen ISD push to bring fresh, scratch-cooked meals to students
· KRGV (NBC 5)
McAllen ISD is revamping its meal preparation by shifting towards scratch cooking to enhance the quality and appeal of food served to students. Currently, the district serves around 30,000 meals daily across 31 schools, but many students leave food uneaten. Registered dietitian Jazmin Perez stated that the district aims to increase scratch cooking from 21% to 71% over the next three years. Collaborating with Region One's South Texas Cooperative, they are testing new recipes and gathering student feedback to refine their menus. The initiative is supported by the USDA, encouraging districts to incorporate more homemade elements into meals.
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