To Parents and Students of Legacy Christian Academy from your new food service, Taher Inc.

In early August, the School Board secured the professional food service management services of Taher, Inc.,
a Minneapolis-based company.

Taher has over 29 years of experience managing and operating food service programs.  
Now in more than 150 school districts nationwide, Taher implements programs that
correspond with the school’s mission and goals. Taher is committed to providing the (name of school) with an exciting
and nutritionally-balanced school lunch program.

FOOD 4 LIFE
Menus will follow our Food 4 Life Guidelines which limit processed foods, ban trans-fats, incorporate more fresh ingredients
and educate students on healthy eating.

MENU CHOICES (review below/update)
For the first two weeks, the monthly menu will include only one entrée choice for all students.  As the

weeks continue, the menu will include two entrée choices for all students.  Options will vary depending on the season.  In the spring, students might choose from a hot entrée and a gourmet salad or a cold sandwich.

SALAD/FOOD BAR
To help encourage students to eat a well-balanced lunch, we will offer a Fruit & Vegetable Bar.  Each day
students may choose from fresh or canned fruits and fresh vegetables as part of their complete meal.

MEAL PRICE
The meal price will be $3.00 for K-6th grade students and $3.50 for 7th-12th grade students.  This includes an
entrée and selections from the Salad/Food Bar.

August 2010 Chef-Prepared
Meals will be prepared at Taher’s production kitchen in Plymouth, utilizing more fresh ingredients and less processed
foods in our recipes.  Taher will assist Legacy Christian Academy in improving student wellness by offering students
more daily choices of fruits and vegetables. We also will feature:  Self Serve Fruit & Vegetable Bar, Choice of healthy daily
entrée selections, Harvest of the Month with a spotlight fruit, vegetable, and herb/legume and Nutrition display boards
and fact sheets displayed each month.   Exposing children to more healthy food choices is the most important lesson in
proper nutrition.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
If you have questions or want to share a comment about the food service program, please contact
Toni Johnson at your convenience:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 763-427-4595.

We look forward to joining you for  Fun, Food, and  Good Health.