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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My middle schooler (who isn't a big eater) says that today's school lunch consisted of 4 crouton-sized chicken nuggets, orange wedges, and some cucumber/cherry tomatoes.  I have heard from her repeatedly that the serving sizes are very small this year.[/quote]

This.  My MS is a multi-sport athlete and likes some of the meals, but always complains they are not adequate portions and no seconds are allowed.  What 7th grader eats four chicken nuggets and considers it a meal?  Today is beef taco rice bowl day, which is a perennial favorite among the kids.  There appears to be a standard serving size that is offered regardless of whether you are a 1st grader or 10th grader.  On days like today where I know DC wants to buy I make sure breakfast is big and plan that the after school snack needs to be healthy but sufficient.

My other wish is that the cafeteria staff don't force the kids to waste food.  My child has repeatedly been required to take either an apple which he likes but can't eat right now due to braces, or an orange which he doesn't care for.  Guess what, perfectly good fresh fruit got thrown away.  [/quote]

Our school used to have a table where kids could put unwanted milk, fruit, unopened things, and other kids could take them for free. Probably not happening now with Covid…[/quote]

Our school did that but did not share with other children due to allergies, etc. We took all the leftovers and gave to AFAC each week.[/quote]

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