Nutrition
At Western Heights Learning Center, we fuel young minds with nutritious, delicious meals through the USDA’s food program and an emphasis on locally grown produce. Our dedicated cooks prepare each meal with care, ensuring every child is nourished in a dietarily inclusive environment.
USDA
Food Program
Western Heights participates in the USDA’s Child and Adult Food Care Program. Prepared in a commercial kitchen, our meals are nutritious and include breakfast, lunch and snack. Our cooks take great care in preparing food for our children and are very involved in making sure the menus are healthy and delicious.
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NM Grown
Program
New Mexico Grown connects local farmers and food businesses to communities across our state. By bringing fresh, local produce & meats to schools, senior centers, and food banks, it strengthens our health, supports local economies, and builds a more self-reliant New Mexico.
Community
Garden
Our community garden is a place where we grow fresh food and give kids hands-on learning experiences. It helps us teach healthy habits while connecting with nature and supporting our mission to nurture the whole child.
Meal
Preparation
Our nutritious meals are prepped daily in-house using fresh ingredients with a focus on locally ground produce.
USDA Food Program
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
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Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
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fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
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email:
program.intake@usda.gov