[TontoKowalski]

I wish your grandmother would come out of retirement and take over our lunchroom, provided she hasn't gone on to her reward.

I've already said everything was heat-and-serve, but sometimes you don't even get that. One time they served pork and beans, and they didn't even heat them up. Just opened the can and dished it out alongside something resembling a hot dog.

Whatever anyone thinks of the free lunch program (and I won't dispute what many are saying), I think it's the only chance at a real meal some of my students get. It's a shame they get what they get.

[mware]

Grandmom has long ago went to her reward,as have my mother, father, and eldest brother.

Oh what a table they must have for Sunday dinner.

Eye roast with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, corn on the cob, fresh lima beans, yeast raised biscuits, and cherry pie for desert.

[mware]

The kids that come back and chat with me who are now in high school main complaint is that they do not get enough to eat.

They only permit them to have 850 calories at lunch. Many stay after school for activities and do not get home until after 6 PM. Many bring extra food from home to get them through the day.