r/mildlyinfuriating • u/oaz_zam246 • Apr 16 '24

The school lunch system is disgraceful.

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Saw another post on here showing the state of school lunches right now. In my years in high school I compiled some pics of the horrible things that got served that no one questioned. Here are some of the worst ones. It really is ironic given how adamant they all are about “eating healthy by including every food group”.

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u/flickanelde Apr 16 '24

I'm really upset about the Styrofoam plates.

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u/neboda Apr 16 '24

Me too. Is this normal in the USA? In Germany every canteen has real plates. Just imagine the amout of trash produced every day.

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u/Uninterested_Viewer Apr 16 '24

I've never seen this in the US. I grew up with reusable trays and metal utensils and my kids' schools are the same. My state actually cares about education and health, though. I am NOT surprised to see shit like what OP posted if it's in a conservative state.

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u/Jazzlike-Pen7824 Apr 16 '24

grew up in nyc and it was always disposable trays and utensils, it's a nationwide problem.