Mango Chunks

Did you know…

☺ Mangoes are the most popular fruit eaten in the world. (Mangoes are as common as the apple to more than half the world.)

☺ Mangoes originated in India.

☺ Mangoes are over 4,000 years old.

☺ Mango trees require hot, tropical weather to produce fruit.

☺ Mangoes grow on trees, sometimes 60 feet tall.

☺ Mangoes hang from the tree like lollipops on long stems.

☺ Most of the mangoes in the United States are shipped in from Mexico, Haiti, the Caribbean and South America.

☺ Asia produces three-quarters of the world’s mangoes.

☺ India consumes the most mangoes and calls them the fruit of the gods.

☺ There are over 1,000 varieties of mangoes.

☺ Mangoes can weigh a few ounces to five pounds.

☺ Mangoes range in color from yellow to green to orange or red.

☺ Mangoes are juicy and taste like a combination of peach and pineapple.

☺ Mangoes have a large flat stone in the middle of the fruit that is difficult to remove.

☺ Mangoes are high in vitamin A.(Half of a mango contains 40% of your recommended daily value. Vitamin A is important for cell growth and development, for fighting off diseases and for good vision.)

☺ Mangoes are kidney shaped.

☺ A firm mango will ripen, if left unrefrigerated, in just a few days.

Cara Cara Orange Wedges

Did you know…

☺ Cara Cara oranges boost your immune because they’re an excellent source of vitamin C, which also acts as a powerful antioxidant. Medium-sized pink navel orange has approximately 100% of the recommended daily vitamin C intake

☺ Cara Cara oranges are special for their unique pinkish-red flesh and distinctive sweet, berry-like flavor with low acidity. They also have a thinner pith than other oranges, leading to a juicier and less bitter experience.

☺ They are seedless, making them convenient to eat.

☺ They are a navel orange variety that originated in Venezuela and are now grown in California.

☺ They are also nicknamed "power oranges" because they have even more vitamin C than regular oranges.

☺ Cara Cara's also have lots of fiber, which is good for digestion and helps lower cholesterol.

☺ Cara Cara Navel Oranges are a cross between 2 other types of navel oranges

☺ Hacienda is the Spanish word for a large estate with a farm.

☺ Cara Cara Oranges are named for the estate where they were first found.

☺ Cara Cara Oranges will not over-ripen if left on the tree.

☺ Cara Cara Oranges Hydrate the Body! Unlike your ordinary oranges, these seedless oranges have a high juice content. Hence, they keep you hydrated. In return, you get good health.

☺ Cara Cara Oranges Boosts Healthy Eyesight. Your eyes need zeaxanthin and lutein to see properly. Cara cara oranges are rich in these antioxidants; hence, they’re suitable for protecting your eyes against age-related macular degeneration. This is a common eye condition that causes vision loss.

Meal Prices
2024–2025 School Year

Breakfast
All Schools Full Price $1.50
All Schools Reduced Price $0.00
Lunch
Elementary Full Price $2.70
Middle and High Full Price $2.95
All Schools Reduced Price $0.40

All Schools Cold Lunch Milk Prices Are $0.70

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Jim Connors
Director School Food & Services
Email Jim Connors
(603) 624-6300 ext. 165

Rebecca McFarland
Food Service Specialist

Free & Reduced Lunch Apps

Email Rebecca McFarland
(603) 624-6300 ext. 155