Charles Richardson+FollowSchool Lunches Are Getting a MakeoverBig changes are coming to school lunches, but don’t expect to see kale chips on the menu tomorrow. New federal nutrition guidelines are rolling out over the next few years, aiming for less sugar and processed stuff, and more real, fresh food. Think more fruits, veggies, and even whole milk making a comeback. But here’s the catch: these healthier menus probably won’t hit cafeterias until closer to 2030. Would your kid even notice? #Education #SchoolLunch #HealthyEating10Share
jenna64+FollowSchool Lunches vs. Latte Budgets?!Did you know schools are supposed to cut back on ultra-processed foods, but they only get $4.70 per meal (yep, less than your morning latte) to cover everything? The new nutrition guidelines want healthier meals, but without more funding, cafeterias are stuck. Experts say free meals for all kids would boost health and even save money in the long run, but Congress hasn’t stepped up yet. Would you eat school lunch on that budget? #Education #SchoolLunch #Nutrition20Share
Jessica Marshall+FollowSchool Milk Waste Sparks OutrageDid you see that pic of the school trash bins overflowing with unopened milk cartons? Apparently, schools are tossing tons of perfectly good milk because of outdated lunch rules. Kids are forced to take milk even if they don’t want it, and it just ends up in the garbage. People are calling for changes—like offering plant-based options or using milk dispensers to cut down on waste. Seriously, this hurts to see! #Education #FoodWaste #SchoolLunch10Share
Ernest Fisher+FollowThe Color of a Free LunchAt school, lunch vouchers came in different colors. Mine stood out. A classmate once said, “My parents say your family gets free stuff.” I didn’t argue. They do pay for it. But that lunch was the only hot meal I had that day. #SchoolLunch #ImmigrantKids #WelfareDebate #FairnessInPractice00Share
Jackson Dudley+FollowI’m Not Skipping School Lunch Because I’m Not HungryI’m a high school student from El Salvador. School lunch isn’t free here—it's $21 per week. For most kids, that’s nothing. For my family, it’s why I go home every day pretending: “Yeah, I already ate.” My parents work two jobs, at a construction site and a hotel. Our income is just above the free-lunch threshold. In other words, we are poor… just not “poor enough.” When classmates see me skipping lunch, they ask if I’m dieting. I smile and say “Yeah,” while my stomach growls. Last week, I fainted during PE from low blood sugar. The nurse asked, “Did you eat lunch today?” I nodded. It was the first time in my life I hid hunger like a shameful secret. That’s immigrant life—not the worst you’ll see, but never “eligible enough” for help. #SchoolLunch #HungerInAmerica #ImmigrantFamilies11Share
