Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with SNS

"It is very important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Bryant Elementary School because 87% of our students come from other Latino countries." - Maria Perez, SNS Dining Staff

Maria has worked at Bryant Elementary for 21 years and has undoubtedly impacted thousands of students with her welcoming presence in the dining space. She understands what it means to newcomer students to have familiar food served by someone who speaks a shared language. Nearly 90% of students who attend Bryant Elementary are Latin American, which Maria feels makes it extra important to celebrate #LatinxHeritageMonth so the students can see their cultures being represented and celebrated. Student Nutrition Services is proud to have Maria on the dining staff, knowing she's making a difference for students every day. This Latinx Heritage Month, help us celebrate Maria and the Bryant community!  

Watch Maria's Video on Instagram

Over the course of Latinx Heritage Month, our team visited a few schools for the opportunity to highlight our dining staff and how they've dedicated decades to helping nourish SFUSD students. Meet Julia! Julia works at Buena Vista Horace Mann Elementary School and has worked with Student Nutrition Services for 21 years. Her El Salvadorian heritage makes serving culturally significant meals that much more important, especially as her school serves predominantly Latinx students. Her warmth towards her students and her understanding of the importance of food access make her an invaluable asset to SFUSD and Student Nutrition Services.

Watch Julia's Video on Instagram!