ARAMARK Education is proud to be in partnership with District 33 as your food service provider.  Our elementary and middle school dining programs are designed to inspire students to make healthy choices!

ARAMARK wants to make your students' breakfast and lunch an enjoyable and nutritious experience by providing students with nutritious and exciting menu choices & vibrant dining environments.  

Nutritional information and messaging encourages healthy eating and excersice to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle.

Feel free to contact us with any comments or questions.  We can be reached at 630.293.6060 extension 1100. 

ARAMARK FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER

for

WEST CHICAGO DISTRICT 33 SCHOOLS

Welcome to the District 33 food service page. You want the best for your students - at ARAMARK we focus on helping students and districts flourish by providing nutritious, student friendly menus that promote wellness and participation. District 33 is part of the National School Breakfast and Lunch program. Breakfast is served at all of our schools. Please be sure to check out all of the menus for breakfast and lunch on the links provided.

Important Changes to the National School Lunch & National School Breakfast Programs

 Beginning in the school year 2012–2013, the rules for reimbursable school meals are changing. The USDA is making the first major changes in school meals in 15 years to help ensure a healthier generation of children. These changes are intended to significantly benefit the long-term well-being and success of today’s students and, in turn, will support our district’s core educational mission.

In preparation for these changes, ARAMARK Education dietitians and culinary professionals have been working to develop menu strategies and systems programs that will help District 33 meet the new standards efficiently and cost effectively. Our menus feature low and non-fat dairy options, lean protein choices, access to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, assorted whole grain products, and 100% fruit juice & water. We continue to

 Reduce added fats, sugar and salt

 Eliminate added trans fats

 Promote and expand the availability of breakfast

Our recipes are designed to meet the nutritional standards, but also to focus on

student acceptability, so students will participate in a healthy school food service

program.

School Breakfast

Way to Go!

• All schools in District 33 offer Breakfast before school every day.

• During the 2011-2012 school year 185,491 breakfast meals were served to students of District 33. That’s over 50,000 more breakfast meals compared to the previous year!

Studies conclude that students who eat school breakfast increase their math and reading scores as well as improve their speed and memory in cognitive tests.

During ISAT testing in March 2012, over 1000 breakfast meals were served at no charge to District 33 students!

Over 1200 elementary school students participated in a "Last Hurrah!" breakfast promotion on the last day of school. Students received a grab-n-go breakfast that provided one-fourth or more of the daily recommended levels for key nutrients. We are thrilled that our students enjoyed a healthy breakfast with their peers before embarking on a well-deserved summer break!

Empowering Families

to Make Healthy Choices

 Recognizable icons used on menus to clearly indicate whole grain items and turkey products

 Healthy For Life Parent Communications available on website and in print at appropriate events

 Interactive Nutrition Calculator available on our website

 Nutrition Guide and Daily menus accessible online

At Your Service

Field Trip Lunches are available for students in all grade levels. This meal is not only nutritionally complete, but is provided in kid-friendly packaging. A typical field trip lunch consists of a mini sub sandwich, baby carrots, fresh apple, goldfish crackers and milk - all at the price of a regular cafeteria lunch!

Classroom Pizza Parties for special recognitions, holidays, and other events. Who knew school lunch could come dressed as a party?

 Pizzeria-style pizzas cut in wedges or squares delivered in restaurant style pizza box

 Assorted fresh vegetable platter with low fat ranch dip

 Seasonal fruit platter

 Chilled 100% Fruit Juice

 Assorted low-fat and non-fat milk choices

Over 200 classroom parties were catered by ARAMARK for the price of a regular cafeteria lunch!

Party Partners help plan food & refreshments for special occasions. Examples from 2011-2012 include:

 Teacher "Welcome Back" meals at Currier, Indian Knoll & Middle School

 Teacher Appreciation meals at Currier, Indian Knoll & Middle School

 Quarterly Family Night "Tacoria Fest"

 Annual school-wide picnic at Gary

 Sixth Grade "Send-Off" at Currier, Gary and Turner