Dallas ISD Food

Dallas ISD Food This Institution is an Equal
Opportunity Provider. FCNS is totally self-sufficient.

Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) provides approximately 125,000 lunch meals, 98,000 breakfast meals and 10,000 after school meals daily at over 219 school sites. In addition, during the summer we provide approximately 300,000 summer meals at Dallas ISD schools and other non-school sites. FCNS has its own warehouse operation that distributes 28,000 cases per week, a production kitchen that

distributes 36,000 meals a week to satellite schools and technology services that manages over 800 computers.

06/03/2026

Summer Food Bus Tour 2026 is here!

06/02/2026

Recipe Testing at James Madison High School

This summer, our Menu Team, led by Chef Lwito, visited James Madison High School to conduct recipe testing with students. During the event, students had the opportunity to sample our new Chicken Parmesan served with a fresh Market Salad.

The response was overwhelmingly positive, and students shared valuable feedback that will help us continue improving our menus. Events like these allow us to involve students directly in the menu development process, ensuring that we create meals that are both nutritious and appealing.

By listening to student preferences and exploring new ways to make healthy foods more enjoyable, we demonstrate our commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences. This collaborative approach helps us continually enhance our offerings and reinforces our dedication to serving meals that students are excited to eat.

05/27/2026

Thank you for the years of love, dedication, and memories you leave behind. 💜
One word could never fully describe this beautiful retirement celebration… but “blessed” came close. ✨

We proudly celebrated the incredible careers and lasting legacy of our FCNS retirees: Rhonda Hickman, Paula Johnson, Mau...
05/27/2026

We proudly celebrated the incredible careers and lasting legacy of our FCNS retirees: Rhonda Hickman, Paula Johnson, Maude Brown, Brenda Brooks, Ladonna Farwell, Barbara Loftis, Wanda Telfor, and Shaquita Jackson. 💜🎭✨

Thank you for your years of dedication, leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving Dallas ISD students and communities. Your hard work has touched countless lives, and your impact will continue to inspire for years to come.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! Wishing each of you happiness, health, and beautiful new adventures ahead. 💛💚💜

🎉✨ Recognizing Our Schools for Their Efforts in CACFP Compliance! ✨🎉Congratulations to the following schools for their p...
05/27/2026

🎉✨ Recognizing Our Schools for Their Efforts in CACFP Compliance! ✨🎉

Congratulations to the following schools for their participation and hard work during the 2026 CACFP Audit: 🏆💙

• Bryan Adams HS
• Dr. Frederick Haynes HS
• Edwin J. Kiest ES
• IDEA HS
• Barbara Jordan ES
• Martin Weiss ES
• Moises Molina HS
• NW Harllee Early Childhood Center
• New Tech @ B.F. Darrell HS
• Townview HS
• Solar Prep Boys @ J. Kennedy MS
• Trinity Garza Early College HS

Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting student nutrition programs and maintaining compliance standards across our campuses. 👏🍎🥛

#2026

05/27/2026

Years of dedication. Countless lives impacted. Endless memories. 💜✨
Today we celebrate the incredible legacy of Rhonda Hickman, Paula Johnson, Maude Brown, Brenda Brooks, Ladonna Farwell, Barbara Loftis, Wanda Telfor, and Shaquita Jackson.
Thank you for serving Dallas ISD with excellence, heart, and compassion. 🎉

05/27/2026

✨ Celebrating Excellence, Dedication & New Beginnings ✨

What an unforgettable CACFP Appreciation & Retirement Celebration! 💜💚💛
This special event was all about honoring the schools that successfully completed the CACFP audit with excellence and recognizing the incredible individuals retiring on May 26, 2026.

Your hard work, commitment, and passion for serving our students and community do not go unnoticed. From years of dedication to outstanding achievements, today we celebrate YOU. 🎭✨

Thank you for making a difference every single day. Here’s to success, memories, and exciting new chapters ahead!

05/20/2026

A day full of growth, smiles, and unforgettable moments. 🎓✨
Congratulations to our new Cafeteria Supervisors at Food and Nutrition Services! Proud of each and every one of you. ❤️👏

🎓✨ Congratulations to our Supervisor Trainee Commencement graduates – Spring 2026! ✨🎓Today we proudly celebrate the dedi...
05/20/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to our Supervisor Trainee Commencement graduates – Spring 2026! ✨🎓

Today we proudly celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and leadership of these amazing individuals as they complete this important milestone with Dallas ISD Food & Child Nutrition Services. Your hard work and commitment continue to make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. 💙🍎

👏 Special congratulations to:
1. Latosha Johnson
2. Tamiko Strain
3. Audrey Allen
4. Jaqueline Rogers
5. Kari Price Foster
6. Lakisha Miller
7. Mariella Picon Crespo
8. Rosa Hernandez

We are proud of each of you and excited to see your continued success as future leaders. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🎉

05/19/2026

The Heart of Nutrition Award celebrations continue! 🎉🍎

This year, Dallas ISD students showed incredible appreciation for the cafeteria heroes who serve and care for them every day. We are proud to recognize Barack Obama High School as one of our Heart of Nutrition Award winners! ❤️

The team was surprised with medals, personalized gift bags, and a special gift for the entire cafeteria staff in recognition of their dedication and hard work. Their smiles and excitement made the celebration even more meaningful!

The award was proudly presented by Assistant Director Erick Carcamo and Lead Supervisor Nicole Ramirez Mendoza. Thank you to the amazing cafeteria team at Barack Obama High School for the passion, care, and commitment you bring to students each and every day. 💙

05/19/2026

This year’s Heart of Nutrition Award received an incredible level of participation from Dallas ISD students, all coming together to recognize and celebrate their cafeteria heroes — the dedicated teams who care for and nourish them every single day. 💙🍎

We are excited to announce that Alex W. Spence Middle School was selected as one of this year’s winners! We surprised the team with the exciting news, and their joy and appreciation made the moment truly unforgettable. 🎉

Each winning campus — one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school — received Heart of Nutrition Award medals, personalized gift bags, and a special gift for the entire cafeteria team.

At Alex W. Spence Middle School, the award was proudly presented by Lead Supervisor Susan Rahaman and Area Supervisor Melissa Salinas. Thank you to these amazing cafeteria heroes for the care, dedication, and heart you put into serving our students every day. ❤️

The Heart of Nutrition Award celebrations continue! 🎉🍎This year, Dallas ISD students showed incredible appreciation for ...
05/19/2026

The Heart of Nutrition Award celebrations continue! 🎉🍎

This year, Dallas ISD students showed incredible appreciation for the cafeteria heroes who serve and care for them every day. We are proud to recognize Barack Obama High School as one of our Heart of Nutrition Award winners! ❤️

The team was surprised with medals, personalized gift bags, and a special gift for the entire cafeteria staff in recognition of their dedication and hard work. Their smiles and excitement made the celebration even more meaningful!

The award was proudly presented by Assistant Director Erick Carcamo and Lead Supervisor Nicole Ramirez Mendoza. Thank you to the amazing cafeteria team at Barack Obama High School for the passion, care, and commitment you bring to students each and every day. 💙

This year’s Heart of Nutrition Award received an incredible level of participation from Dallas ISD students, all coming ...
05/19/2026

This year’s Heart of Nutrition Award received an incredible level of participation from Dallas ISD students, all coming together to recognize and celebrate their cafeteria heroes — the dedicated teams who care for and nourish them every single day. 💙🍎

We are excited to announce that Alex W. Spence Middle School was selected as one of this year’s winners! We surprised the team with the exciting news, and their joy and appreciation made the moment truly unforgettable. 🎉

Each winning campus — one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school — received Heart of Nutrition Award medals, personalized gift bags, and a special gift for the entire cafeteria team.

At Alex W. Spence Middle School, the award was proudly presented by Lead Supervisor Susan Rahaman and Area Supervisor Melissa Salinas. Thank you to these amazing cafeteria heroes for the care, dedication, and heart you put into serving our students every day. ❤️

05/05/2026

Feliz 5 de mayo!

05/01/2026

To our incredible school lunch heroes at Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services—

There are no words big enough to truly thank you for what you do. Every single day, you show up with care, dedication, and heart to make sure our children are nourished, supported, and ready to learn. What might seem like a simple meal is, for so many students, a moment of comfort, stability, and kindness.

This recognition may be for one day, but your impact lasts the entire school year—and far beyond. You are part of our children’s daily lives, their routines, their smiles, and their well-being. You help fuel not just their bodies, but their confidence and their future.

Please know how deeply appreciated you are. What you do matters more than you may ever realize. Thank you for feeding our kids—and for caring for them like they’re your own.

With gratitude and respect,
Thank you for everything you do.

04/28/2026

The Menu team from FCNS visited the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center to conduct a taste test of potential new menu items. Students had the opportunity to sample a variety of foods, including chicken salad, mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, and the Harvest of the Month item—kale chips.

One classroom of students participated in the tasting and provided feedback on these items. Overall, the response was positive, with many students expressing interest in seeing these options added as sides or entrées for the 2026–2027 school menu.

🌟 Behind the Scenes Hero 🌟 Recognized by our Superintendent, Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, Laura Carrizales is a shining e...
04/27/2026

🌟 Behind the Scenes Hero 🌟

Recognized by our Superintendent, Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, Laura Carrizales is a shining example of dedication and leadership across Dallas ISD. 🙌

From working side by side with her team to ensuring schools are prepared—even during challenging weather conditions—Laura consistently goes above and beyond for students and staff.

👏 Thank you, Laura, for making a lasting impact in our community!

📲 Read more from Dr. Elizalde’s post:
https://x.com/DallasISDSupt/status/2048792997790208507

04/23/2026

At FCNS, we’re always on the move. 💛

From school events and health fairs to committee meetings, we show up to listen, learn, and connect. We host taste tests, gather feedback, and hear directly from our students and community—because your voice helps shape what’s on the menu. 🍎🍽️

This is how we keep improving, trying new ideas, and making our recipes better every day.

This is FCNS in action. 💪

04/23/2026

💛🍎 It’s time to celebrate our Lunch Heroes! 🍎💛

Our amazing cafeteria teams work every day to nourish, support, and care for our school communities—and now it’s YOUR turn to show them some love! 🦸‍♀️🍽️

🏆 Vote for your favorite cafeteria staff for the Heart of Nutrition Award!

📅 Voting: April 20 – May 1 (until 4 PM)
📲 Scan the QR code or visit:
dallasisd.org/departments/food-child-nutrition-services/lunch-hero

Let’s recognize the heart behind every meal! 💛

04/22/2026

Today we had the honor of visiting Lakewood Elementary for a very special celebration 🌎✨

Students came together to celebrate Earth Day and Plastic Free Lunch Day, showing how small actions can make a big impact on our planet ♻️💚 From mindful choices to big smiles, the energy was inspiring!

We were also proud to welcome a special visit from the USDA, who joined us in witnessing this meaningful moment and the students’ commitment to a more sustainable future.

Moments like these remind us that the next generation is leading the way 🌱

04/09/2026

Dallas ISD Food and Nutrition Services proudly celebrated Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day with a week-long initiative from April 6th through April 10th, promoting healthy eating and local agriculture among students.

At selected campuses, in collaboration with Physical Education and Health teachers, students participated in engaging lessons focused on the importance of fruits and vegetables in a balanced diet, as well as the value of supporting local farmers. As part of the celebration, students also took part in a kale taste-testing activity, where they had the opportunity to try kale chips and learn about this nutritious leafy green.

This hands-on experience encouraged students to explore new flavors, make healthier food choices, and gain a deeper appreciation for locally sourced produce. Through education and interactive activities, Dallas ISD continues to foster lifelong healthy habits and community awareness among its students.

National School Breakfast Week Drawing Contest – Community Voting Now Open! The Quest for School BreakfastOur talented p...
04/01/2026

National School Breakfast Week Drawing Contest – Community Voting Now Open!

The Quest for School Breakfast
Our talented participants have been selected as finalists, and now it’s YOUR turn to help us choose the winner! 🏆

Vote for your favorite drawing today through Thursday, April 9th at 5:00 PM.

Take a moment to support these amazing artists by liking or reacting to your favorite piece. Every vote counts!

Let’s celebrate creativity and cheer on our finalists! 💛

03/13/2026

🥗 National CACFP Week | March 15–21, 2026

What is CACFP?
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a USDA program that provides healthy meals and snacks to children in care settings.

Who benefits?
Children in child care, afterschool, and summer programs in daycare centers receive nutritious meals that support their daily growth and development.

Why does it matter?
CACFP helps fight hunger and ensure children have the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

We’re excited to celebrate National CACFP Week from March 15–21, 2026!
Join us as we recognize the impact CACFP has in supporting children and strengthening our community. 💚

03/12/2026

🌸 Spring Break Meals To-Go! 🌸

Dallas ISD Food and Nutrition Services is offering 2 days’ worth of FREE meals on Monday, March 16, 2026!

✔️ Includes two days of breakfast and lunch
✔️ Free for kids 18 and under
✔️ Free for individuals of any age with disabilities
✔️ Children must be present in the car to receive meals
✔️ Available while supplies last

Scan the QR code on the flyer for pick-up locations and times.

We’re committed to ensuring students have access to nutritious meals — even during Spring Break! 💙🍎

03/06/2026

🍳✨ National School Breakfast Week Recap ✨🍎

What an exciting week celebrating National School Breakfast Week! This year’s theme, “The Quest for School Breakfast,” reminded us that every great day of learning begins with a healthy start.

Chef Lwito visited classrooms throughout the week, sharing with students just how important breakfast is to fuel their bodies and power their minds every single day. From boosting energy to improving focus, breakfast truly sets the tone for success in the classroom.

As National School Breakfast Week comes to an end, we want to thank our amazing staff, students, and everyone who participated in making this celebration so special. Your enthusiasm and support help us continue our mission of nourishing both bodies and minds.

Here’s to starting every day strong — and we’ll see you at breakfast! 💛

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