Cheney schools focus on food with some help from non-profit companies

By BECKY THOMAS

Staff Reporter

Students in the Cheney School District might notice something new on their breakfast and lunch trays next week.

For one thing, they shouldn't expect a daily dose of chicken nuggets.

“We're really kind of revamping the food program,” nutrition services director Brian Levy said. “It's really about staying to lean meats, whole grains, scratch cooking.”

Starting this fall, the district will start a new program for school meals, relying less on commodities and more on fresh, whole foods. With financial help from Empire Health Foundation and practical direction from th...