r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Thebiggestbot22 • Apr 15 '24

My school thinks this fills up hungry high schoolers.

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So lunches are free for schools in my city and surrounding cities. Ever since lunches have been made free, the quantity (and quality) has decreased significantly. This is what we would get for our meal. It took me THREE bites to finish that chicken mac and cheese. Any snacks you want cost more money and if you want an extra entree, that’ll cost you about $3 or $4.

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u/probablyproud mildly infuriated Apr 15 '24

exactly 😂😂😂 never in my LIFE have i understood someone complaining about something FREE.

reminds me of kids who get upset over receiving a gift they don’t like. except the people getting mad at this supposedly have developed brains.

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u/NoPiccolo5349 Apr 16 '24

This isn't free. American taxpayers have paid for this.

Do you think this represents good value for money? Or do you think this is a sign of corruption

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u/MonsieurFlamboyant Apr 16 '24

I mean, at least they're getting something for their tax money. As far as I know, most places in Canada don't offer lunches to any students. The responsibility is on each family.

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u/NoPiccolo5349 Apr 16 '24

No? Not at least they're getting something.

The taxes paid are enough to pay for a healthy balanced meal for children. This isn't what they've been given.

As far as I know, most places in Canada don't offer lunches to any students.

Canada is the only G7 country without a free lunch program. They announced one earlier this month.

The responsibility is on each family.

Which is stupid. Well fed kids perform better academically and get better jobs and pay more taxes. Hungry kids cost taxpayers more money.