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This is the official page for the Nutrition Service Department of the Bakersfield City School District.

Photos from Nutrition_BCSD's post 04/23/2026

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS!

June 8 – July 3, 2026

Ages 2–18 eat FREE

Breakfast & Lunch served daily (Mon–Fri)
Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Open to ALL children, no matter where you live
Meals must be eaten on-site

Reminder: Closed Friday, June 19th

Bring your appetite and join us for a healthy, delicious meal this summer!

04/20/2026

Susie, our Nutrition Manager at Casa Loma, was featured on a poster for the Blue Zone Project! She’s helping promote healthy habits and wellness for our students every day.
We love seeing our team leading the way in nutrition and making a difference

Photos from Nutrition_BCSD's post 01/30/2026

A HUGE thank you to every student who participated in this year’s Jr. Chef Competition and to all the families who came out to cheer them on! Your support made the event truly special.

A Huge Congratulations to Our Jr. Chef Winners!

Breakfast Winner
Maverick Herron (Fletcher Elementary)
Winning Dish: Breakfast Casserole

Lunch Winner
Lorenzo Martinez (Chavez Elementary)
Winning Dish: Ravioli

Special Category Awards

Creativity, Presentation & Taste
Maverick Herron

Creativity & Presentation
Lorenzo Martinez

Taste Award
Leanna Gonzales (Fletcher Elementary)

Nutritional Value Award
Kembriyay Collazo (Noble Elementary)
Jonathan Herrera (Chavez Elementary)

We are so proud of all our Jr. Chefs for their creativity, confidence, and love for healthy, delicious food. Way to shine!

Photos from Nutrition_BCSD's post 01/30/2026

Things were heating up in the kitchen! We just wrapped up our 3rd Annual Jr. Chef Competition, and the talent was incredible. Our students showed off their creativity, teamwork, and love for healthy, delicious food. BCSD Nutrition Services is proud to bring students and families together to celebrate nutrition and fun in the kitchen!

¡La cocina estuvo llena de emoción! Acabamos de concluir nuestro 3er Concurso Anual de Jr. Chef, y el talento fue increíble. Nuestros estudiantes demostraron creatividad, trabajo en equipo y su amor por los alimentos saludables y deliciosos. En BCSD Nutrition Services, estamos orgullosos de reunir a estudiantes y familias para celebrar la nutrición y la diversión en la cocina.

01/30/2026

Things were heating up in the kitchen as we wrapped up our 3rd Annual Jr. Chef Competition! The talent was incredible, and we loved seeing students shine. BCSD Nutrition Services is proud to bring students and families together to celebrate healthy, delicious food.

¡La cocina estuvo llena de emoción durante nuestro 3er Concurso Anual de Jr. Chef! El talento fue increíble y nos encantó ver brillar a nuestros estudiantes. En BCSD Nutrition Services, nos enorgullece reunir a estudiantes y familias para celebrar alimentos saludables y deliciosos.

01/09/2026

We are committed to supporting student wellness and success, because every student deserves to feel their best every day.

12/09/2025

¡Servicios de Nutrición de BCSD invita a todos los jóvenes amantes de la comida a participar en la Competencia Jr. Chef 2025-2026!

Los estudiantes (K–8) pueden enviar una receta saludable que hayan probado en casa.
Dieciocho finalistas (dos por cada grado, K–8) cocinarán EN VIVO con la ayuda de un asistente adulto.
Se proporcionarán los alimentos y el equipo.

📌 Fecha límite para enviar: 19 de diciembre
📌 Notificación a los finalistas: 5 de enero

Para más información: 661-631-4737
“Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.”

12/09/2025

BCSD Nutrition Services invites all young food lovers to participate in the 2025-2026 Jr. Chef Competition!

Students (K–8) can submit a healthy recipe they’ve tried at home.
Eighteen finalists (two from each grade level, K-8) will cook LIVE with the help of an adult assistant.
Food + equipment will be provided.

📌 Deadline to submit: December 19
📌 Finalists notified: January 5

For more details: 661-631-4737
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

09/17/2025

Congrats to our winners pictured here — enjoy your prizes!

09/15/2025

Congratulations to all of our winners!

We’ll be reaching out directly with further instructions!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported Nutrition Night — your energy made it such a fun and exciting evening. We truly appreciate you!

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2551 Morning Drive
Bakersfield, CA
93306

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 4:30pm
Thursday 6am - 4:30pm
Friday 6am - 4:30pm