Posted on 11/14/2014 10:12:51 AM PST by Olog-hai
Students at a Wisconsin high school are boycotting the lunch program, upset over tiny portions and declining quality.
Meghan Hellrood, a senior at D.C. Everest High School in Weston, talked to Ainsley Earhardt this morning to explain why she’s leading the protest against the federal program, which was championed by First Lady Michelle Obama. […]
“It’s not actually giving us healthy foods. It’s giving us small portions of very processed foods. Kids aren’t happy about that,” said Hellrood, referring to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, which was passed in 2010 as part of an effort to combat childhood obesity. …
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Schools are now banning children from bringing their own lunch.
September, 2014: Feds to parents: No lunches from home without doctor’s note, school lunch only
A Richmond, Virginia mother received the following note, telling her not to pack a lunch for her pre-school age child.Dear Parents,
I have received word from Federal Programs Preschool pertaining to lunches from home. Parents are to be informed that students can only bring lunches from home if there is a medical condition requiring a specific diet, along with a physicians note to that regard.
I am sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Stephanie [redacted] the Health Coordinator for Federal Programs Preschool at [redacted].
Thanks, Ms. [redacted]
-PJ
“Schools are now banning children from bringing their own lunch.”
I remember that story from last year - there were odd circumstances; other stories about Lunch Inspections are known, too.
But I do believe in the vast majority of schools there are no bans on lunches from home, and no inspections either.
I just looked up the lunch policy at my own local school and there is no ban on home-lunches.
That said, I understand your sentiment. :)-
LOL!
Confusion has been abated...great plan.
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