mykids--Is your kitchen manager an independent or a contracted company? We don't have a "real" cafeteria, but have a provider that brings in "hot" (yeah--RIGHT) lunches which are absolutely appalling. It stuns me the state of NJ could think that in any way these meals are nutritious.
When our school opened we didn't have a kitchen, so students brown bagged it everyday. Just three years ago, the school moved into a "real" school building with a $20,000+ kitchen! SO ever since then the kitchen manager has vowed to do her best to cook real (and really good) lunches. NO YOU CAN'T HAVE HER .
The amazing info that was shared was how much cheaper it is to cook a meal than to warm up a pre-packed item. Something to ask your school to really look at, numbers are everything! Our teachers and staff have even said they are willing to pay $1-2 more for a fresh salad bar than prepackaed salads purchased from a warehouse.....and they taste better!
I didn't read the article, but I do know that in our district those decisions and contracts are made at the district level. So I would ask your principal or maybe the school secretary who to contact.
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Did anyone read the article in this mnths issue of Nick Jr. magazine about reworking elementary school cafterias to serve REAL food? It was very eye-opening, and I would love to have my daughter eating/trying what those schools are doing. any ideas on how to kick start this?
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