Middle School Lunch Lacks Gluten-Free Options

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you Ubereats her something once or twice a week? The front desk can take her lunch and call her to the office for pick up.

Do you even have kids in school? This isn't allowed in any school.

Depends on your admin. It's allowed at my elementary school. The delivery driver drops it to the front desk, Secretary calls down to the teacher for the kid. Kid picks up and then goes to lunch. Easy peasy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you Ubereats her something once or twice a week? The front desk can take her lunch and call her to the office for pick up.

Do you even have kids in school? This isn't allowed in any school.

Depends on your admin. It's allowed at my elementary school. The delivery driver drops it to the front desk, Secretary calls down to the teacher for the kid. Kid picks up and then goes to lunch. Easy peasy.

Alex I’ll take thing that don’t happen for $1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it is a true medical issue, there should be a 504 and the school should accommodate. I just think it feels somewhat frivolous to ask for this on such a random and limited basis. If OP was struggling financially and her child relied on hot lunch for daily food, it would be entirely different.

Op here. There is a 504, but not for lunch, since they bring from home and only need something occasionally.

A remodel is not a reason to demand a special meal for your child and its not a medical need, its a parenting concern.

When he forgets his lunch, it certainly is. Also, he has a right to be able to purchase lunches that work for his diet when it’s not really even a big deal for them to have a hamburger available where he can have them not add the bun…or have something meat based they had potatoes instead of wheat bread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you Ubereats her something once or twice a week? The front desk can take her lunch and call her to the office for pick up.

They explicitly don’t allow this. They send a million notes that they won’t accept food. That said, I did recently ask what to do after he had forgotten his lunch, and they said they can provide it. I went over the me options, and all they had was fruit basically. They reluctantly didn’t tell me no when I stated that they would have to except a DoorDash for him the next time it happens.

[Anonymous]

Here you go:

Subscribe to the yearly walmart plus. Pay the extra $5 a day for free no tip in home delivery.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Taylor-Farms-Veggies-Dip-Snack-Pack-7-oz/22257774?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Taylor-Farms-Almonds-Cheese-Snack-Pack-6-5-oz/44391212?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/P3-Chocolate-Nut-Clusters-Turkey-Cheddar-Cheese-Protein-Snack-Pack-2-Oz-Tray/46842775?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/P3-Turkey-Ham-Cheddar-Cheese-Protein-Snack-Pack-2-3-Oz-Tray/52518416?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frigo-Cheese-Heads-Colby-Jack-Cheese-Turkey-Sticks-6-3-oz-8-Count/46194803?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PRO2snax-Sweet-Apples-with-Red-Grapes-Mild-Cheddar-Cheese-2-85-oz/175193375?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Marketside-Snack-Pack-Sopressata-Salami-with-Gouda-Cheese-Cornichons-3-oz-1-Count/1927546222?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

(lots of other ones too)
Pair with glutton free crackers and other snacks. Yogurt, etc.

Here is a tiny mini fridge just for that kid:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frigidaire-Retro-10L-15-Can-Mini-Personal-Fridge-Cooler-EFMIS183-Stainless-Steel/126311211?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

You can do an order every other day or so with a $35 minium.

[Anonymous]

Just pack a lunch like most other parent who has kid with dietary restrictions does. MCPS cafeteria food is mostly unhealthy and bland anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you Ubereats her something once or twice a week? The front desk can take her lunch and call her to the office for pick up.

They explicitly don’t allow this. They send a million notes that they won’t accept food. That said, I did recently ask what to do after he had forgotten his lunch, and they said they can provide it. I went over the me options, and all they had was fruit basically. They reluctantly didn’t tell me no when I stated that they would have to except a DoorDash for him the next time it happens.

You sound unreasonable. You forgot to pack his lunch and make it the schools responsibilty. You can pack a lunch and drive it to the school. Your kid isn't special and if they agree to one they'd have to agree to all adn there are too many kids for that nonsense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here you go:

Subscribe to the yearly walmart plus. Pay the extra $5 a day for free no tip in home delivery.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Taylor-Farms-Veggies-Dip-Snack-Pack-7-oz/22257774?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Taylor-Farms-Almonds-Cheese-Snack-Pack-6-5-oz/44391212?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/P3-Chocolate-Nut-Clusters-Turkey-Cheddar-Cheese-Protein-Snack-Pack-2-Oz-Tray/46842775?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/P3-Turkey-Ham-Cheddar-Cheese-Protein-Snack-Pack-2-3-Oz-Tray/52518416?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frigo-Cheese-Heads-Colby-Jack-Cheese-Turkey-Sticks-6-3-oz-8-Count/46194803?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PRO2snax-Sweet-Apples-with-Red-Grapes-Mild-Cheddar-Cheese-2-85-oz/175193375?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Marketside-Snack-Pack-Sopressata-Salami-with-Gouda-Cheese-Cornichons-3-oz-1-Count/1927546222?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

(lots of other ones too)
Pair with glutton free crackers and other snacks. Yogurt, etc.

Here is a tiny mini fridge just for that kid:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frigidaire-Retro-10L-15-Can-Mini-Personal-Fridge-Cooler-EFMIS183-Stainless-Steel/126311211?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

You can do an order every other day or so with a $35 minium.

That’s a bunch of snacks. We already have multiple mini fridges, but they don’t store enough to do much. We can’t cook easily or have any storage anywhere. You really have no clue. It’s temporary, but the problem is a real one that should be easily accommodated. Having modular lunches is the solution

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you Ubereats her something once or twice a week? The front desk can take her lunch and call her to the office for pick up.

They explicitly don’t allow this. They send a million notes that they won’t accept food. That said, I did recently ask what to do after he had forgotten his lunch, and they said they can provide it. I went over the me options, and all they had was fruit basically. They reluctantly didn’t tell me no when I stated that they would have to except a DoorDash for him the next time it happens.

You sound unreasonable. You forgot to pack his lunch and make it the schools responsibilty. You can pack a lunch and drive it to the school. Your kid isn't special and if they agree to one they'd have to agree to all adn there are too many kids for that nonsense.

He’s lost his lunch box before on the bus. We work and have to get out, so it’s not always possible to drive a replacement lunch to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you Ubereats her something once or twice a week? The front desk can take her lunch and call her to the office for pick up.

They explicitly don’t allow this. They send a million notes that they won’t accept food. That said, I did recently ask what to do after he had forgotten his lunch, and they said they can provide it. I went over the me options, and all they had was fruit basically. They reluctantly didn’t tell me no when I stated that they would have to except a DoorDash for him the next time it happens.[/.

Not happening In my middle school or my previous high school. I am not your waitress.

[Anonymous]

Your kid’s clothes, food, and transportation are your responsibility. Leave work and wait outside the school to give your kid his lunch. School staff cannot be spared to wait on you.

[Anonymous]

this is the most entitled posted i have ever read on here and that is saying A LOT.

poor schools haviing to deal with nutjobs like this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is no way a school cafeteria could provide celiac safe options. It's too much to expect.

nobody said celiac. Even just being able to have something like a hamburger without a bun. There is literally NOTHING on the menu that can even be customized for somebody with a gluten sensitivity that isn't to the level of celiac. The only thing they have is multigrain cereal.

Celiac is a thing. Gluten sensitivity is total BS. There are studies showing that gluten-free diets are actually harmful to children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it is a true medical issue, there should be a 504 and the school should accommodate. I just think it feels somewhat frivolous to ask for this on such a random and limited basis. If OP was struggling financially and her child relied on hot lunch for daily food, it would be entirely different.

Op here. There is a 504, but not for lunch, since they bring from home and only need something occasionally.

A remodel is not a reason to demand a special meal for your child and its not a medical need, its a parenting concern.

When he forgets his lunch, it certainly is. Also, he has a right to be able to purchase lunches that work for his diet when it’s not really even a big deal for them to have a hamburger available where he can have them not add the bun…or have something meat based they had potatoes instead of wheat bread.

His diet is a bunch of crap imposed by YOU. You're a nut job and I'm glad they are not accommodating you. JFC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you Ubereats her something once or twice a week? The front desk can take her lunch and call her to the office for pick up.

Do you even have kids in school? This isn't allowed in any school.

Depends on your admin. It's allowed at my elementary school. The delivery driver drops it to the front desk, Secretary calls down to the teacher for the kid. Kid picks up and then goes to lunch. Easy peasy.

Never heard of it at an elementary but they will accept this at DC's middle school if a student has forgotten lunch.