School lunch has changed too much

Countless changes have been occurring throughout the school the past few years due to COVID-19, with the worst of all being the school lunches. Drastic changes have happened to school lunches from pre-COVID, such as making them smaller and not very good.

I remember back when I shadowed the school right after christmas break, when the school lunches were good, and the students did not have many problems with the lunches compared to how it is today. Now when I walk into the cafeteria I wonder if I am going to get a frozen calzone or just cheesy garlic bread for my entire meal.

As an athlete myself and a school full of athletes I know personally that school lunch isn’t enough food, we are not allowed seconds and only small portions. But when I am working out and have multiple practices a day I need more than just an Uncrustable sandwich to help me move throughout the day.

A lot of people are probably thinking to just bring a lunch to school, but that isn’t always an option for everyone, and when I wake up at 5 a.m. for practice and don’t get home until after 7 p.m. my thought is to have dinner and start school work. The school should be able to provide a better lunch for students and allow them to take multiple portions to fill them up, and keep the energy throughout the rest of the school day along with their after school activities.