June 2025 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter

May 30th, 2025

 

In this issue:
• Summer Meals Start on June 9th: Check menu, dates, and locations
• Farm to Summer Week is June 16-20
• Hack Your Snacks: Smart snack tips for summer
• Job & career opportunities

 

 

Summer Meals Served June 9 – August 11

 

Children 18 and under can receive meals at no charge all summer

 

Summer break may be approaching, but that doesn’t mean we stop feeding our community. Our WaveCrest Cafe team will be hard at work all summer, serving breakfast and lunch to our Vista Unified community.

 The summer 2025 menu for Vista Unified School District

The district’s Summer Meal program, operated through the USDA, launches June 9th at four of our school locations and the Boys & Girls Club of Vista.

 

Click here to download the summer menu with locations, dates, and times.

 

Summer Meals Details:

What: No-cost meals for children 18 & under: Meals are available to all children 18 & under with no forms or paperwork required.

 

Where & When: We’ll serve breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, except for June 19th and July 4th, at the below locations. 

 

Foothill Oak Elementary School: June 9th – August 1st
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

 

Grapevine Elementary School: June 9th – August 1st
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

 

Vista Innovation and Design Academy:  June 9th – August 8th
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

 

Rancho Buena Vista High School:  June 9th – July 18th
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Lunch: 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM

 

Boys & Girls Club of Vista: June 9th – August 8th
Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Be sure to join us for meals all summer!

 

 

Fresh Fruits & Veggies All Summer

Students at a farmers market showing off fresh fruits and veggies

 

As with all WaveCrest Cafe meals, entrees are served with a selection of fresh, seasonal fruits & vegetables. Our Farm 2 School program continues all summer long as we work to source fresh, delicious produce from local California farmers. School meal programs are pioneering the accessibility of fresh produce across the country.

 

Schedules and menus are posted on the WaveCrest Cafe website, on our social media channels, and shared via emails and handouts to parents and families from each school. 

 

We encourage everyone in our community to share this information to reach the widest possible audience.

 

Summer Meal Locations
In addition to the posted information with locations, dates, times, and menus, you can find a free summer meals site near you by visiting NoKidHungry.org/Help. You can also call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for summer food resources.

 

Hunger does not take a vacation. According to the San Diego Hunger Coalition, 31% of children in San Diego County are food insecure.

 

In addition, only 20% of California children who qualify for free or reduced meals during the school year eat a summer lunch. Our summer program is a way to close that gap and provide nutrition to the communities and children that we serve. (source: FRAC, 2025)

 

Please help us share this information and ensure that our community stays healthy and well-fed all summer.

 


Farm To Summer Week: June 16-20

 

Farm to Summer Week 2025: June 16-20

 

To help kick off our Summer Meals program, we will participate in the national Farm to Summer Week celebration. This annual campaign will run from June 16 to 20. In addition to the fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies we always offer with our meals, we’ll have special taste test items and other fun ways to encourage everyone to make fruits and vegetables part of every meal (and snack) year-round.

 

 

Snack Smart This Summer

 

Healthy snacks with fruits, vegetables and nuts

 

Planning for healthy snacks can satisfy hunger between meals and keep you moving toward your food group goals. We have a collection of ideas and tips to help you make your summer snacks fun and flavorful! You can download this easy tip sheet as well: HackingYourSnacks

 

Build Your Own: Make your own trail mix with unsalted nuts and add-ins such as seeds, dried fruit, popcorn, or a sprinkle of chocolate chips.

 

Prep Ahead: Portion snack foods into bags or containers when you get home from the store so they’re ready to grab-n-go when you need them.

 

Make It A Combo: Combine food groups for a satisfying snack—yogurt and berries, apple with peanut butter, whole-grain crackers with turkey and avocado.

 

Eat Vibrant Veggies: Spice up raw vegetables with dips. Try dipping bell peppers, carrots, or cucumbers in hummus, tzatziki, guacamole, or baba ganoush.

 

Snack On The Go: Bring ready-to-eat snacks when you’re out. A banana, yogurt (in a cooler), or baby carrots are easy to bring along and healthy options.

 


We’re Hiring!
Join Our Amazing Team.


 

School nutrition is an extremely rewarding job. You can be part of the nation’s largest restaurant group, serving tasty and nutritious meals to our children each and every day. What’s more, you’ll meet amazing people who are skilled, dedicated, and passionate about their roles.

 

Our team has the unique opportunity to interact with almost every student, every day. Those interactions make a big difference in our kids’ lives and lead to long-lasting and meaningful friendships.

 

See all of our available positions here: https://wavecrestcafe.com/employment-opportunities/

 

 

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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