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May 9, 2008
It pays to be creative in belt-tightening timesWe are all feeling the crunch of escalating food prices, and school districts are no exception. Two articles that came out this week, one on CNNMoney.com and the other on EdWeek.com, show that many school districts are currently facing a food service dilemma: either they cut down on fresh fruits and vegetables or they may have to lay-off some of their food service staff.
Unfortunately, offering less nutritious meals can put a strain on children’s health. To counter that, school districts are trying to be creative: they’ve been substituting frozen vegetables for fresh vegetables or serving more ground beef instead of chicken. This is hard to do when schools have carefully planned their menus and are trying to comply with school lunch regulations and mandated “wellness policies” that require schools to offer healthier food options. In an effort to keep kids healthy and their staff in place, some school districts have even resorted to increasing lunch prices.
In times like these, being creative may not be the perfect solution, but it’s a good place to start.
Posted May 9, 2008 12:21 PM | Health & Wellness
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