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The problem is with people who neglect their kids.
No excuse for having "expensive habits" or "bills" or "just running out of money at the end of the month" types of problems and not making sure your kid is fed, first.
I don’t disagree but it’s not the child’s fault and they need to be fed. A hungry child does not learn. Like I said, we need to just say as part of our school budget we are going to supply a very basic lunch: a peanut butter or cheese sandwich, a piece of fruit, some raw veggies, and a carton of milk. Anything else would be sold separately for cash and children are still welcome to pack and bring their lunch.
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I don’t disagree but it’s not the child’s fault and they need to be fed. A hungry child does not learn. Like I said, we need to just say as part of our school budget we are going to supply a very basic lunch: a peanut butter or cheese sandwich, a piece of fruit, some raw veggies, and a carton of milk. Anything else would be sold separately for cash and children are still welcome to pack and bring their lunch.
Very good idea. The school district (Florida) where I used to work instituted a free hot breakfast for all students, regardless of ability to pay. This included during school breaks and the Summers.
Price of food? No. Hiring and paying additional staff to work those early morning hours, and Summers, probably cost more than the food.
No child should be denied food regardless of their parent's income.
Peanut butter is a big problem today with kids having peanut allergies. The school district where I worked stopped serving anything with peanuts. Parents could pack a lunch of PB & J, but the kids with peanut allergies had to sit at a separate, "Peanut Free Table."
If a child did not have a packed lunch, or money, they got a Jelly or Cheese Sandwich, salad/veggies, fruit, and a drink, not necessarily milk. Again, there are kids with Dairy Allergies as well. Nothing wrong with a bottle of water.
The Wyoming Valley West School District in Pennsylvania sent out hundreds of letters this week telling parents who had lunch debt to pay or their children could go into foster care.
The letter, which was reviewed by CNN, told parents that there have been "multiple letters sent home with your child" and that no payments had been made.
Not being able to pay is one thing. But it's rare.
Being a cheap deadbeat is another.
I've heard directly from a couple parents I know who can afford to pay for their kids lunch say, "it's easier for my kid to get the sponsored lunch program."
BS.
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Very good idea. The school district (Florida) where I used to work instituted a free hot breakfast for all students, regardless of ability to pay. This included during school breaks and the Summers.
