Homeroom teachers will pick up the slack, out of their own pocket.
It's inconceivable to me, that a parent can't give the kid a slice of toast or bowl of cereal B4 the kid leaves for school. If you saw the breakfasts that the kids throw way [free lunch]....you'd be pissed.
Frequently when I watched my GD before she got on the bus; [her single dad would have her *buy* lunch]; I bought a *Bento* box, and fixed her a little lunch.
I've seen this child in action, she's a picky eater, and spends most of her time chatting with her friends; My effort to make the Bento box as interesting and fun as possible worked out well.
She became excited to see what artful selection was on board; even her little friends started commenting on how fun her lunches were. This *unintended consequence* was beneficial to all.
Of course, it is something a *retired* person, who has plenty of time can do, and it is a pleasure.
