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District 28 hears school-meals plan, parents press for better quality and delivery
Summary
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services outlined menus, plant-based initiatives and distribution options for District 28 schools; council members and parents pressed the office on taste, portion sizes, satellite delivery and quality control.
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services presented its meal program and new initiatives to the New York City Geographic District #28 Community Education Council on a February evening, then faced detailed questions from parents and council members about food quality, portioning and how hot meals are delivered to schools without full kitchens.
The presentation described standard menu rules, compliance with New York City food standards and USDA requirements, and specific programs such as “Plant-Powered Friday,” a citywide effort that makes plant-based meals a primary option one day a week. “Our mission is to equably serve New York City students with healthy and delicious meals to enhance their educational experience,” Aaron Baptista, assistant supervisor with the Office of Food and Nutrition Services, told the council.
Why it matters: School meals are free for New York City students and are funded with public dollars. Parents and principals told the CEC that when children do not eat provided meals, the result is waste and families doubling up on food costs. Council members said the…
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