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Mendota School District 289 has partnered with Arbor Management, Inc. to offer nutritious, healthy food options to all students. Mendota 289 participates in the USDA sponsored National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and all meals and snacks served meet or exceed the standards required by these programs. Arbor Management is a privately held, employee owned business that has provided services to school districts in the Midwest for over thirty years. We are committed to providing a highly customized service specifically designed to meet the needs of the students, parents, and staff of Mendota School District 289.
Food Service Director – Jada Lutterbach
Phone : 630-620-5005
Email: mjlutterbach@arbormgt.com
Arbor’s Mission is to:
Aid in the fight against childhood obesity by serving wholesome meals that provide fuel and nutrients for a healthy body weight
Maximize the use of fresh fruits and vegetables purchased locally as seasonally available
Serve a wide assortment of fresh, nutrient rich foods every day and encourage the consumption of wholesome, balanced meals
Provide a variety of protein options including lean meat, poultry, legumes, tofu, hummus, yogurt, and quinoa
Serve products with a minimum number of ingredients and avoid added sugars, artificial ingredients, and preservatives
Use cage free poultry with no added hormones or steroids.
Purchase fresh eggs from a local farm that has been awarded for innovative conservation and ships eggs within twenty four hours of being laid
Serve local skim and low-fat milk that is free from artificial growth hormones and is produced at sustainable farms
Eliminate all trans-fats
Utilize healthy cooking techniques including baking, grilling, and steaming
Conduct surveys, taste tests, and food advisory committees to collaborate and brainstorm new ideas with students, parents, and staff
Provide education and information regarding allergen safety, label reading, and age appropriate portions sizes
Offer fresh, whole and multi-grain breads to increase vitamin and fiber intake
Promote environmental responsibility and sustainability
~Arbor Management~