school lunches
North Dakota Senate Rejects Free School Lunches Then Votes to Increase Its Own Meal Budgets
"Yes I can understand kids going hungry, but is that really the problem of the school district, is that the problem of the state of North Dakota?"
Once Again, Students Were Served Watermelon and Fried Chicken for Black History Month
The food vendor says the timing of the menu, which was served on the first day of Black History Month, was pure coincidence.
School District that Threatened Parents over Kids’ Lunch Debt: "It Did Work"
School officials told parents with lunch debt that their kids could ultimately be placed in foster care if they didn't pay up.
School District Now Sending Kids' Unpaid Lunch Bills to Collections
One Rhode Island school district is playing hardball to recoup more than $45,000 of unpaid lunch balances.
Nebraska School Cook Allegedly Added Kangaroo Meat as Secret Ingredient in Cafeteria Chili
“If a family wants to eat exotic foods, they can do so on their own time—not at school,” the school's superintendent wrote in a letter to parents.
School Cops Busted for Selling Soda to Students
The side hustle grew out of Connecticut's ban on soda in public schools.
Lunch Lady Sisters Accused of Stealing Almost $500K from School
They're not the first grifters to target cafeterias.
Lawsuit Aims to Ban Processed Meat From California School Districts
“We asked schools politely to consider changing their menus to protect children’s health. They ignored the request."
This Photo Has Sparked an Online Debate Over the State of School Lunches
Is this 'popcorn chicken po-boy' a plea for merciful reprieve from a desperate cafeteria worker? Or is this now considered an acceptable lunch?
A Middle School Student Was Arrested for ‘Stealing’ Free Milk from His Cafeteria
As a member of the school’s free lunch program, student Ryan Turk was charged with larceny over milk that he was supposed to be able to get the milk for free, rather than paying 65 cents like students who are not a part of the program.
Berlin Court Says Schools Don't Have to Provide Vegan and Paleo Lunch Options
The father had argued that his daughter’s request was covered by the German constitution’s protection of the freedom of conscience. He also said that the school district met the dietary restrictions of people who cited religious reasons for following...
Ted Cruz's Newest Election Issue Is French Fries
In what may very well be the 21st century equivalent to "let them eat cake,” Ted Cruz took the time to reassure Americans that should he be elected, “French fries are coming back to the cafeteria.”