Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary & Wellness Services

Name: Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary & Wellness Services
Address: 812 Plymouth Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, US
Telephone: (612) 668-2820
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12/07/2023

Friday, December 8 is a no school day for students. Reminder that when school is not in session, children can eat free meals and snacks at many Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Hennepin County Library, and community sites. Children do not need to attend Minneapolis Public Schools to participate. Visit our website for details – and contact the site for specific hours and meal types.

https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/community_park_menus.

12/05/2023

Nourishing, hearty veggies will warm you from the inside out when you choose MPS lunch this month. Each of these items was grown right here in our region by family-operated farms:

Bright, crunchy coleslaw
Russet and red potatoes
Butternut squash
Vibrant red beets
Colorful radishes

This winter we will accept bids from farmers who wish to grow specific fruit and veggie crops for MPS school meals. MPS actively seeks to purchase produce, grains, beans, and proteins from small-scale, sustainable farms, including those operated by new and emerging farmers. If you would like to learn more, please join us for an information meeting and lunch on Tuesday, December 12, at the MPS Central Kitchen in North Minneapolis. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, December 6. Learn more at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/farms.

11/29/2023

Farmers! We're planning a special meeting on Tuesday, December 12. Please consider attending if:

✅ You are a farmer growing fresh produce, proteins, grains and/or beans
✅ Your farm is located in Minnesota or in our region (~250 miles from the Twin Cities)
✅ You are ready to pursue wholesale markets or are already selling to wholesale accounts
✅ You share our mission of nourishing all children through access to quality food

Please learn more about MPS's Farm to School program and RSVP for the meeting by visiting our Partner Farms web page: https://nutritionservices.mpls.k12.mn.us/farms. Need more info? Contact Farm to School Coordinator Kirsten Weigle at [email protected]

Pictured: Beautiful Big River Farms , August 2023

11/27/2023

Welcome back from the Thanksgiving holiday! It's almost time to turn a new page in the calendar and we are excited to share December menus. Remember - every student will receive one complete breakfast meal and one complete lunch meal each school day at no cost. Make a plan to today!

Current menus are always available on our website at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus, and you can also see a detailed breakdown by typing “Minneapolis” into the “Check District Menus” section at https://linqconnect.com/

Minneapolis Public Schools

11/21/2023

On Wednesday 11/22 and Friday 11/24, kids 18 and under are invited to visit participating community sites for no-cost healthy meals and snacks from Minneapolis Public Schools. Visit our web site for a list of participating libraries, parks, and other community sites and their contact information. Community members are urged to reach out to the specific site for building hours, and which meal type they offer.

https://nutritionservices.mpls.k12.mn.us/community_park_menus

11/16/2023

This week, we held the first of our monthly Central Kitchen Tours. Attendees included a mix of caregivers, MPS staff, Interim Superintendent Cox, and community partners. They learned about the central kitchen's history, our approach to scratch cooking, and how we use ingredients from local farms on our menu. A 400-gallon kettle filled with sauce and a deep freezer the length of a football field were among the many things we were able to see.

Are you curious about our True Food approach, nutrition philosophy, and commitment to serving locally sourced foods? Sign up for a tour! **Space is limited**

See the right sidebar on our website for details https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/

11/14/2023

On Wednesday (11/15) students at participating FFVP schools have the chance to try a unique fruit – finger limes! This is a small, elongated fruit with tiny round vessels of tart juice inside. Snap them open and squeeze to make the “caviar” pop out!

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federal grant program that provides a sampling of fresh fruits or vegetables in the classroom to students in grades preK-5 at qualifying schools. It’s a great way to get students excited about trying new fruits and vegetables.

Learn more about FFVP in MPS at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/ffvp

Video: One of the youngest members of the CWS family tries finger limes.

11/13/2023

We hope you are noticing our evolving menus based on student feedback! Everyone has beef or plant-based burgers on their menus this week and (drumroll) sambusas on Monday, November 20. You don’t want to miss any of it.

See what all is on the menu at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus.

Pictured: Student at Folwell Community School eating a sambusa on MN Thursday last spring

11/06/2023

This new week is off to a delicious start! On Tuesday, November 7 elementary students will enjoy Honey-Chipotle Fish with Creamy Mac & Cheese and Green Beans. Secondary students can dig into a Mediterranean Bowl featuring Harissa Chicken or Beef or Falafel Tots. Every cafeteria has a fully-stocked salad bar - why not build a delicious salad to round out your meal? Pictured: MPS Online Principal Shawntel Jenkins enjoying a Mediterranean Bowl at a Professional Development event for MPS Principals earlier this year.

11/03/2023

Today we say miigwech (thank you) to the plants, animals, farmers, cooks, food distribution workers, students, and teachers who together made possible a special Minnesota Thursday meal yesterday. November is Native American Heritage Month and our meal incorporated ingredients that have long been important to Indigenous peoples of our region: Bison, Corn, Squash, Wild Rice, Blueberries. We thank local growers/suppliers Eichten's Bison , Hands Farm , Whole Grain Milling Company , L&R Poultry and Produce, Country View Dairy.

11/02/2023

Friday, November 3 is a no school day for students so that teachers can wrap up the first quarter of school. Reminder that when school is not in session, children can eat free meals and snacks at many Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Hennepin County Library, and community sites. Children do not need to attend Minneapolis Public Schools to participate. Visit our website for details – and contact the site for specific hours and meal types.

https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/community_park_menus.

11/01/2023

Join us for a one-hour tour of the MPS central kitchen – and see up close where some of the magic happens! This tour is open to all MPS caregivers, staff, and community members interested in learning more about our True Food approach, nutrition philosophy, and commitment to serving local foods. MPS Culinary & Wellness Services is hosting one tour each month from November to May, and space is limited – so sign up today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzdk8U22kFErd8UCZfEE6AOqRK9wvMHbwjeFaEIirFNC7hYQ/viewform

10/31/2023

Celebrate the beginning of Native American Heritage Month by enjoying at your school on Thursday November 2. This locally-sourced lunch utilizes ingredients traditional to Indigenous cultures in our region:

Vegetarian chili with peppers from Open Hands Farm
or
Bison chili with bison from Eichten's Bison
Cornbread from Whole Grain Milling Company
Manoomin Salad includes butternut squash from L&R Poultry and Produce
Blueberry cobbler for dessert-topped topped with vanilla yogurt from Country View Dairy

Enjoy!

10/26/2023

Check out our exciting November menus! November is Native American Heritage Month, and our Minnesota Thursday menu on November 2 features ingredients indigenous to our area – bison, squash, and wild rice. Later in the month, we are cooking a Minnesota Thursday favorite from last year - beef or lentil sambusas.

Current menus are always available on our website at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus, and you can also see a detailed breakdown by typing “Minneapolis” into the “Check District Menus” section at https://linqconnect.com/

Learn more about MN Thursday at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/minnesota_thursdays.

10/25/2023

Back in the swing after MEA break! This week's menu is packed with student favorites and ingredients. Elementary students are enjoying Chicken and Waffles with farm to school Roasted Potatoes today, and MPS's famous Lasagna on Thursday. On Middle School/High School menus today - the fan-favorite Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, served with Farm to School Cole Slaw. All sites will enjoy turkey hot dogs from our farm to school partners Ferndale Market on Friday. Fuel up with fresh vegetables and fruits on the salad bar.

Don't forget breakfast! F2S grains, proteins, and yogurt waiting for you at the beginning of the day.

See what's cooking and make a plan to : https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus

10/17/2023

Reminder: When school is not in session, children can eat free meals and snacks at many Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board parks, Hennepin County Library libraries, and community sites. Children do not need to attend Minneapolis Public Schools to participate. Visit our website for details – and contact the site for specific hours and meal types.

https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/community_park_menus.

10/16/2023

Last week we continued our celebration of by hosting the . MPS proudly served KinderKrisp apples, grown for us by Gilchrist Orchard in Buffalo, MN. This delicious, snack-sized apple variety was developed right here in Minnesota. They pack a sweet and juicy CRUNCH!

Special thanks go out to educators at Community School, International Academy, Howe Elementary, and Seward Montessori, plus staff at the MPS Student Placement Office who hosted Great Apple CRUNCH activities. Students at CityView and Howe even received a welcome-to-school visit from our friendly apple mascot.

Want to CRUNCH at your school? It isn't too late! continues throughout October - Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary & Wellness Services is ready to support your efforts. Find resources and planning tools on our web site: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/great_lakes_apple_crunch

National Farm to School Network

10/13/2023

Thank you EVERYONE for making the Let’s Roll MPS a huge success. More than 200 students, staff, families, and community members took to the streets – to celebrate bicycle efforts in our district, the beauty of Minneapolis and the JOY in our connections to one another. Joy was everywhere you turned at this event.

An enormous thank you
to our event partners at Sullivan STEAM Magnet School, Anishinabe Academy, and Twin Cities Adaptive Cycling Program;
to all the volunteers who made it safe and fun for all, including AMAZING students from the Girls Swim Team at Roosevelt High School and South High School and students from Washburn High School;
to all the awesome families, community members and staff who joined the event;
and to the schools who were the STARS of the event - Sullivan STEAM School, Anishinabe Academy, Bancroft Elementary School, Emerson Dual Language School, Lyndale Community School, Pillsbury School, Seward Bike Sharks,Transition Plus, Whittier International Elementary School and more!

And it isn’t a true party without True Food – so we shared a fantastic meal at the end of the ride – with the very same recipes and quality ingredients we serve in our schools. Mark your calendars for the next one! https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/let_s_roll_mps

10/12/2023

Update: Big Blue has been found on a residential street in Minneapolis. All of its contents are intact. Hooray! Thank you to those who shared our post which led to all the tips! We are feeling very grateful for all of you and for the people in MPS who work behind the scenes – often unrecognized - who are an important part of bringing life-impacting education and experience to kids.

Thank you to EMSS who fielded your tips and worked with Transportation to bring Big Blue home this very night.

Thank you to MPS Trades who applied the graphics that frustrated the would-be thieves. Photo added where you can see the thieves had tried to remove the excellent work of MPS – and eventually gave up. The jumping kid of CWS may have lost his feet – but we are not defeated – thanks to you all.

Outdated post - ALERT: Please be on the look out for our stolen bike trailer! “Big Blue” was taken from the Bancroft Elementary School parking lot in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, October 12. It is a 24' trailer in a beautiful blue color with white graphics.

We use the trailer for bike education in Minneapolis Public Schools - and many kids and schools benefit from this program. Please spread the word and help us get it home.

The final photos show the very first students to use the bicycles in the trailer in 2019 and what we hope won’t be the very las

10/11/2023

The volunteers are ready for the Let’s Roll MPS on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m – including these students from the South and Roosevelt Swim Team who are not yet too old to pass up a little playground time on one of the event’s practice rides.

The Let's Roll MPS is a free, slow-paced group bicycle ride that celebrates bicycle efforts in our school district, the beauty of Minneapolis and the joy in our connections to each other. Hop on your bike and join bikers from Sullivan STEAM School, Anishinabe Academy, Bancroft, Emerson, Lyndale, Pillsbury, Roosevelt, Seward, South, Transition Plus, Washburn, Whittier and more. Non-biking "cheerers" welcome too!

The ride starts and ends at the Sullivan STEAM Magnet School and Anishinabe Academy playground, 3100 East 28th Street Minneapolis. Details at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/let_s_roll_mps.

Hope to see you there!

10/09/2023

This week's secondary menus include the debut of the MPS Nori Burger. This award-winning meatless patty is made from chick peas and ocean-farmed kelp (seaweed). Sea kelp cleans the ocean, helps to restore marine ecosystems, requires no pesticides, and takes no land to produce. And it's on your lunch tray right here in Minneapolis Public Schools where we're committed to sourcing and serving sustainable plant-based options.

10/06/2023

was back in a BIG way yesterday! Schools across the district served French Herbed Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Rice Pilaf, and Apple Crisp. What a great way to celebrate our local farmers, our dedicated staff members, and our amazing students! What was your favorite part of the meal?

Thank you to Kadejan, Inc, Santa Rosa Farm, Askegaard Organic Farm, Big River Farms, Driftless Organics, and all of our Farm to School partners for growing nutritious food for MPS students. So much goodness yet to come as we celebrate month in October.

10/04/2023

There are so many ways to celebrate here at MPS!

🍴 Eat school lunch! Locally grown ingredients are featured daily on breakfast and lunch menus and on salad bars across the district.

🍁 Enjoy our first meal of the school year this week on Thursday October 5. Our locally sourced menu includes French Herbed Chicken from Kadejan Inc., Wild Rice Pilaf, Corn on the Cob from Santa Rosa Farm, and apple crisp made with Askegaard Organic Farm rolled oats. MN Thursday is delicious local lunch for great local kids!

🍎 Participate in the MN Great Apple Crunch! Locally grown KinderKrisp apples will be served in all cafeterias on Thursday October 12. These beauties from Gilchrist Orchard in Buffalo, MN are not to be missed!

MPS staff members - consider hosting a countdown and coordinated CRUNCH! with students and colleagues. Sign up to coordinate a by Thursday 10/5 and we'll send you stickers and educational resources to help you celebrate the harvest. https://forms.gle/4UiUw5xVo3FnUPu29

10/02/2023

Celebrate Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 4th! More than thirty MPS schools have signed up to join thousands of schools across the nation to celebrate the joys and reap the benefits of walking and rolling to school. When more people walk and roll instead of driving, neighborhood streets become safer and more welcoming for everyone. The exercise we get from walking and rolling has benefits too—including improved focus, cognition, and mental health. Schools are celebrating on October 4 or on whatever day they chose.

When students arrive at school on Wednesday, they will find Country View Dairy yogurt on all our breakfast menus for a doubly great start to the day. Whether your school has signed up or not, plan on joining the movement by walking or rolling on October 4th—to school or to somewhere else.

Quick links:
See who is participating: https://shorturl.at/hDU16
Learn more about this national event: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
Find MPS resources for your event: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/walk_and_bike_to_school_events
Check out all our menus: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus

09/29/2023

Wow, what a terrific turnout for the 2023 MPS Farm to School Community BBQ! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate our program and our commitment to serving fresh, local, and sustainably-grown in MPS schools.

A genuine and heartfelt thank you to all of the community partners, farmers, producers, community leaders, musicians, staff, and families who helped make this year one of the best yet. We appreciate you!

09/29/2023

Still haven’t completed your Application for Educational Benefits (AEB) for the 2023-24 school year? Watch your mailbox for the green envelope and a paper form. Paper applications can be handed in at your school or mailed using the enclosed return envelope. For the fastest processing, visit https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/application to complete an on-line application using the new LINQ Connect platform.

ALL families are asked to complete an application every school year – even if they do not plan to use benefits or believe that they qualify. Information collected from the AEB is used to determine millions of dollars in funding for Minneapolis Public Schools, and more families completing the AEB could result in significant increases in resources for the district and our schools, students, and families. This continues to be true as we implement the Free School Meals for Kids Law.

Student ID numbers can be found in Campus Portal. For additional support in completing the Application for Educational Benefits contact the secretary at your student’s school or email [email protected].

09/26/2023

The weather looks cool and comfy for the Community BBQ this Wednesday September 27 from 4-6:30pm at the MPS Culinary Center, 812 Plymouth Ave. N. Ample bike parking will be available at the event - celebrate local food AND active living by biking to the event! Parking for cars can be found on area streets as permitted and signed by the city.

Please come and be our guests as we celebrate the local harvest and the folks who work so hard to bring it to our plates. Enjoy free food, 20 food and farming activity tables, live music, and fellowship. "Ask a Farmer" on the main stage at 5 pm; VIP corn shucking contest at 5:30 pm.

Find more info on facebook at: https://fb.me/e/1dzumU9uz or on our website at: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/bbq

09/25/2023

October is an exciting time to as we celebrate National , National School Lunch Week October 9 – 13, and the first of the school year! We are proud to partner with small and mid-size local farms, who grow produce, grains, and proteins like turkey and chicken for our school meals. These items are indicated on menus with a purple tractor. Locally grown F2S items will be featured daily on salad bars in every school - a great way to round out your meal! 🫑🌽🥕🥔🍎

Current menus are always available on our website at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus. You may also find find more details including nutrition facts and allergens, by typing “Minneapolis” into the “Check District Menus” section at https://linqconnect.com/

09/25/2023

On no-school-days like today, kids 18 and under can visit participating community sites for no-cost healthy meals and snacks from Minneapolis Public Schools. Children do not need to attend Minneapolis Public Schools to participate. Community sites include MPRB parks, Hennepin County Libraries, or other local community sites.

Check our website for a list of sites serving meals and snacks, and contact the site for holiday schedules, building hours, and meal types. https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/community_park_menus

09/22/2023

If you , you will leave work at the end of each day knowing you’ve made a difference in the lives of children. Multiple food service positions are available at various schools in the Minneapolis Public School District, and at our Culinary & Wellness Services facility in north Minneapolis.

Learn more and apply today at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/employment

09/18/2023

Student preferences guided our menus for fall 2023. Back by popular request today at all schools - breakfast for lunch! All grade levels will enjoy omelets with pancakes and a side of potatoes. What a sunny way to jump into a new week!

09/14/2023

We're less than two weeks out from the Farm to School Community BBQ 2023. It's shaping up to be a Real Humdinger, if we do say so ourselves! Come for the yummy free food 🌽, come for the music 🎸 , come and visit 20 community booths! We ❤️ to celebrate our vibrant local food system. Mark your calendars: Weds Sept 27, 4-6:30 at MPS Culinary Center, 812 Plymouth Avenue North.

These amazing partners will offer activities and games related to food, farming, gardening, and sustainability:
Green Garden Bakery
Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council
City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
Hennepin County Food Waste Prevention
UMN Extension Hennepin County Master Gardeners
Minneapolis Community Education
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
Minnesota Grown
Minnesota Farmers Union
Pollinate Minnesota
Renewing the Countryside
Russ Davis Wholesale
Second Harvest Heartland
Santa Rosa Farm,
Spark-Y
The Good Acre
Youth Farm
Appetite For Change

Come and be our guests!

09/13/2023

On Thursday's menu students will find some familiar favorites, either quesadillas or burritos depending on the school’s menu. Students can choose from chicken & cheese, or bean & cheese for a meatless option. Make a plan to .

This year's menus feature an exciting mix of students favorites with new, student-requested meals. We hope students and families are as excited about the September menus as we are. Check them out at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus. Find more details, including nutrition facts and allergens at linqconnect.com. Simply start typing “Minneapolis” in the search field under the “Check District Menus” section and choose Minneapolis Public School District from the list. You do not need to register or login to check menus.

09/12/2023

Elementary parents - you may be looking at Wednesday's menu and thinking "Aeble...what now?!?" Aebleskivers are a beloved round pancake that originated in Denmark. Aebleskiver, or pancake bites, are new to MPS elementary breakfast menus this fall. They're tasty and fun to eat! Match them up with yogurt and fruit for a great start to the day.

09/11/2023

For schools that follow the prepack menu, there will be a menu change affecting the next two weeks. Penne with Meatballs will be served on the 12th, and Honey Chipotle Fish is on the prepack menu on the 20th.

This menu has been updated on our website at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus. A reminder that the most up-to-date menus can always be found in LINQ Connect by typing “Minneapolis” into the “Check District Menus” section at https://linqconnect.com/

09/07/2023

Today we in Minneapolis Public Schools schools welcomed our youngest learners. Here are some actual plates from kindergarten students at Bethune Arts Elementary on their very first day of school. Welcome kindergartners! We look forward to thirteen years of meals with you!

PS – It looks like the sweet corn was a hit. Thank you Santa Rosa Farm. See what else is on the menu this month at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus.

09/06/2023

If you love the flavor of summer, be sure to enjoy school lunch tomorrow, Thursday September 7! Students across MPS may choose sweet corn, grown by our partners at family-operated Santa Rosa Farm. Farmers Elizabeth and Rose worked with their crew to deliver 180 bushels of sweet corn to MPS!

Curious about how corn grows and what the farmers must do to bring it to your tray? Talk with your family members, classmates and colleagues and send your questions to us (Click here: https://forms.gle/aiXYNN7F2W1j1z5a7)

We'll ask our expert farmers at the Farm to School Community BBQ 2023 and share the answers with the whole community.

Curious about the full breakfast and lunch menus? Check them here: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus

09/05/2023

We hope the end of this first day of school finds you feeling optimistic, encouraged, curious, and hungry for a full year of learning and growth. Did you, or your students, enjoy some sweet Welcome Back Watermelon at lunch today? We worked with emerging growers from Big River Farms and The Good Acre to source this locally-grown first day treat. roasted zucchini topped our pasta bowls served at high schools. Crunchy, fresh lettuce, carrots, and apples could be found on salad bars district-wide.

Please make a plan to eat with us again tomorrow! One complete breakfast and one complete lunch are available to every student at no cost. See what's on the menu at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus

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On Wednesday (11/15) students at participating FFVP schools have the chance to try a unique fruit – finger limes! This is a small, elongated fruit with tiny round vessels of tart juice inside. Snap them open and squeeze to make the “caviar” pop out! The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federal grant program that provides a sampling of fresh fruits or vegetables in the classroom to students in grades preK-5 at qualifying schools. It’s a great way to get students excited about trying new fruits and vegetables. Learn more about FFVP in MPS at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/ffvp Video: One of the youngest members of the CWS family tries finger limes. #fingerlimes #ffvp #TrueFoodisFUN

It was so much fun to start the day yesterday walking to school with hundreds of young friends at Lyndale School in celebration of Winter Walk Day. Felt a little like the old days, which was oh so nice. Schools across Minneapolis Public Schools have been celebrating Winter Walk Day all this month. Learn more at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/sr2s. #WinterWalkDay Minnesota Safe Routes to School

Celebrate National Farm to School Month and School Lunch Week by watching this video and making our Ginger Apple Kohlrabi Slaw at home with our very own Chef Rebecca! Students can try it in their cafeteria on Thursday, but you can make it any day of the week. This Thursday is also the Great Lakes Apple CRUNCH! All across the upper Midwest, students will be crunching into fresh, local apples on the same day. Take a look at our menus and see what’s for lunch today – and every day! cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/current_menus #FarmToSchoolMonth #FarmToSchool #SchoolLunchWeek #kohlrabi #local #apples

Farm to Summer Week 2021

Happy Farm to Summer Week – a time to celebrate and enjoy all the wonderful, #local food that is available this time of year! Last week, Pillsbury School Engineering the Ride students biked to Boom Island to help us kick-off our Farm to Summer Week celebrations. It was a morning filled with everything we love – true food and active living. Kids crunched into everything from local green beans and cucumbers to Swiss chard! What local foods are YOU crunching into this week? Remember – we have #FarmtoSchool green beans in our free food boxes this week. Make sure to pick up your kid’s box! For more information, visit: cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/sfsp. Minnesota Department of Education Minnesota Department of Agriculture #pedalpowermn #MNSRTS

Chef Danniella's Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Congratulations to Chef Danniella, 7th grader at Olson Middle School, for being named one of our Junior Iron Chef Competition: At Home Edition finalists - for the SECOND year in a row! Chef Daniella made savory quinoa soup packed with fresh vegetables like squash, kale, celery, and carrots. Here is Chef Rebecca testing out Chef Daniella’s recipe. Remember to tune it at 3pm on Sunday to hear from MPS chefs as they judge our three finalists recipes and name our next Junior Iron Chef Champion!

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Have you made your Spring Wellness Week activity cube yet? Give it roll to pick out a wellness activity for today. Each side of the cube has an easy, fun activity prompts to support your health and engage with community. You can find the make-your-own activity cube template in your free food and snack boxes this week, or on our Spring Wellness Week website: cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/mps_wellness_week. #mpsspringwellness

MN Thursday Butternut Squash Recipe

We have the perfect recipe for your #MNThurs meal using the #FarmtoSchool butternut squash and Brussels sprouts in this week’s meal box. (If you didn’t receive the bonus Brussels sprouts in your box, don’t worry—this recipe is just as good with only squash!) The cranberries and mustard vinaigrette put an exciting twist on this roasted dish. Enjoy! Remember that meal boxes this week include all the items for you to enjoy an entirely locally-sourced, #MNThurs meal at home. So why not pick up your meal box today? Most sites are open 11am-3pm, and a handful have extended hours until 5pm. Then, celebrate with us by eating your #MNThurs this Thursday, October 22! Meal boxes are free for all youth 18 & under. Learn more at: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/2020-21_school_year #F2SMonth #MNFarmtoSchool

Walk & Bike to Anywhere Week - October 5-9

Next week is Walk & Bike to Anywhere Week and we hope you plan to participate. Simply make a plan to walk or bike somewhere every day next week—participation is just that easy! On our website you will find all sorts of resources to make your week even more fun, including a poster where you can track your walking and biking minutes, fun bingo sheets, and family guide with ideas of where to go. Find all the details at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/sr2s

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Nurturing ALL children through access to quality food and active living.

Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary and Wellness Services is dedicated to students' health, wellbeing, and their ability to learn.

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