Our USDA Menu

Our USDA Menu

The Growing Tree ia a participant in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.
We strive to make our menu meet or exceed the standards of the USDA program.

  • WG denotes Whole Grain rich food items
  • WW indicates Whole Wheat food items

Winter Menu Week 1: October 30-November 3,2023

MealMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
BreakfastCheerios 
Bananas
Milk
Blueberry Muffins
Cottage Cheese
Oranges
Milk
Pancakes
Syrup
Peaches
Milk
Waffles
Turkey Sausage
Bananas
Milk
English Muffins
Strawberries
Milk
LunchChili w/Cheese Cornbread
Green Beans
Apples
Milk
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Cherry Tomato
Mixed Fruit
Milk
Grilled Chicken
Quinoa & Brown Rice Salad
Cucumber
Oranges
Milk

Tomato Soup
Ham & Cheese BiscuitsCorn Pears Milk

3 Cheese Lasagna
Pease
Grapes
Milk
SnackGraham Crackers
Yogurt
Water
Pretzels 
String Cheese
Grapes
Water
Hummus
Pita Chips
Broccoli
Water
Triscuit Crackers 
Carrot Sticks
Ranch Dressing
Water
Peach Muffin
Apples
Water

Winter Menu Week 2: November 6-10, 2023

MealMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
BreakfastCheerios 
Turkey Sausage
Bananas
Milk
Cinnamon English Muffins
Oranges
Milk
Pancakes
Strawberries
Milk
Muffins
Cottage Cheese
Pineapple
Milk
Cheese Biscuits
Turkey Sausage
Pears
Milk
LunchFish Sticks
Quinoa & Pea
Salad
Apples
Milk

Spaghetti w/ Meatballs
Corn
Peaches
Milk
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Turkey Slice
Roll
Strawberries
Milk

Ham & Cheese Pizza
Green Beans
Oranges
Milk
Cheese Quesadilla
Cherry Tomatoes
Grapes
Milk
Snack


Bagels
Cream Cheese
Carrot Sticks
Water
Blueberry Muffins
String Cheese
Water
Cereal  Mix
Dried Fruit
Milk

Animal Crackers
Yogurt
Apples
Water
Wheat Thins
Broccoli
Water
This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Winter Menu Week 3: November 13-17, 2023

MealMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
BreakfastCheerios  
Bananas
Milk
Pancakes
Strawberries
Milk
Biscuits
Cottage Cheese
Oranges
Milk
Waffles
Turkey Sausage
Bananas
Milk
Cinnamon English Muffins
Yogurt
Mixed Fruit
Milk
LunchGrilled Chicken
Broccoli
WW Roll
Pineapple
Milk
Chicken & Cheese Burrito
Carrots
Mixed Fruit
Milk
MeatballsSandwich
Brown Rice
Pears
Milk
Chili
Cornbread
Cherry Tomatoes
Apples
Milk
Mac & Cheese w/ Chicken
Green Beans
Oranges
Milk
SnackGraham Crackers
Yogurt
Water
Pretzels
String Cheese
Grapes
Water
Hummus
Pita Chips
Carrot Sticks
Water
Wheat Thin Crackers
Cucumbers
Ranch Dressing
Water
Pumpkin Muffins
Apples
Water
This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Winter Menu Week 4: November 20-24, 2023

MealMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
BreakfastCheerios  
Bananas
Milk
Bagels Cream Cheese
Oranges
Milk
Pancakes
Bananas
Milk
English Muffin
Turkey Sausage
Mixed Fruit
Milk
Biscuits
Cottage Cheese
Pineapple
LunchMeatballs
Pasta
Cucumber
Grapes
Milk
Ham & Cheese Pizza
3 Bean Salad
Strawberries
Milk
Turkey, Cheese, Triscuit Crackers 
Sweet Potato Fries
Applesauce
Milk
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Baked Beans
Apples
Milk
Chicken Casserole
Cherry Tomato
Peaches
Milk
SnackCereal Mix
Apples
Water
Pretzels
Hummus
Broccoli
Water
Animal Crackers
Yogurt
Carrot Sticks
Water
Pumpkin Bread
Bananas
Water
Wheat Thins Crackers
Oranges
Water
This institution is an equal opportunity provider