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Until May 2023, families who could afford it paid for restaurant meals, leaving many students without daily access to nutritious food. In partnership with Genuine Foods, Cottonwood launched its first on-site meal program, bringing healthy breakfasts, hot lunches, and after-school snacks to every student. This launch is part of our broader mission to make scratch-made, USDA-compliant meals accessible to all K–12 students—regardless of zip code or family income.
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Now the majority of our students are eating meals every day… we have a lot of flexibility in how we serve.
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Working from a small kitchen with only convection ovens, Genuine Foods quickly created reliable, healthy meals everyday.
Our kids are always eating fruit now, which is wonderful to see.
Salad bar, sandwiches, burritos, fruit, and quick breads meet nutrition standards but still feel like treats.
The people at Genuine really knew what they were doing. They had tested recipes kids liked... the employees in the kitchen work quickly.
Genuine provided tested recipes, audit support, and responsive service to ensure a smooth rollout.
Daily collaboration and menu adjustments have turned dining into a reliable resource that fuels learning and supports the school’s inclusive, globally minded mission.
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Fresh, scratch-made, culturally relevant meals and dining experiences that inspire connection and unlock potential.
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