Our Food Program

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Our wonderful chef pours heart and creativity into every dish, crafting meals with love for all our children. With each passing month, they prepare more and more meals entirely from scratch, filling our kitchen with the aromas of fresh ingredients and home-cooked comfort. Inspired by the tastes, cultures, and traditions within our diverse community, our chef thoughtfully curates a menu that reflects who we are—nourishing little bodies while honoring family favorites from near and far. Every meal is a celebration of care, connection, and the joy of sharing good food together.

Meet The Chef

Megan Bowman

Chef Extraordinaire

I have over six years of experience in childcare and have worked in many different roles — from classroom teacher and front desk coordinator to enrollment specialist and, now, chef. Each position has given me the opportunity to connect with children and families in unique ways and deepen my understanding of every part of the childcare experience.

What brings me the most joy in life is my son and creating meals that kids love. Although I’m no longer in the classroom, I still enjoy teaching by bringing the kitchen into the classroom — helping children learn about the food they’re eating and sparking their curiosity about healthy choices.

Working with children is incredibly rewarding to me. I love seeing them grow, reach new milestones, and build bonds that make me feel honored to be a small part of their world.

What excites me most about being part of the Higher Elevations community is the people — my coworkers and the children. It’s always a good day when I’m in the kitchen and suddenly hear a little voice call out, “Megan!” because someone has something they want to share with me. The love from the children, the laughter I share with my coworkers, and the sense of family we’ve built together make this place truly special.

HELP is certified by the USDA to provide wholesome & healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all our students.

USDA Food Program (CACFP) Information

The mission of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is to reduce hunger and food insecurity by providing children and needy people access to healthful food and nutrition education.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:

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.

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/ad-3027.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:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov

Translated USDA Nondiscrimination Statements Below

Our Food Program

Meet The Chef

HELP is certified by the USDA to provide wholesome & healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all our students.

USDA Food Program (CACFP) Information

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