What is a typical American school lunch?

In the United States, a typical school lunch might consist of chicken, a whole-grain roll, and salad. But in France, students’ plates might instead be filled with salmon and ratatouille.

In what decade did some schools allow fast food to start serving lunches in their cafeterias?

1970s
The 1970s. Fast food began to boom. Hamburgers of every kind, fried chicken sandwiches, and french fries all began popping up in cafeterias, and a full meal might cost 81 cents.

What should I serve for school lunch?

BACK TO SCHOOL KIDS LUNCH IDEAS:

OPTION #1. Turkey + Cheddar Roll-up. Fresh Berries.
OPTION #2. Hummus. Pita Bread.
OPTION #3. Cheese Quesadilla. Guacamole.
OPTION #4. Deli Meat + Cheese Kabobs. Red Pepper Slices.
OPTION #5. Hard Boiled Eggs.
OPTION #6. Pasta Salad.
OPTION #7. Almond Butter + Jelly (or PB +J)
OPTION #8. Crackers.

When did kids start eating lunch at school?

President Harry S. Truman signed the National School Lunch Act on June 4, 1946. Though school foodservice began long before 1946, the Act authorized the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

What style of cooking is used in Chicago Public Schools?

CPS Style This is the actual recipe used in the Chicago public schools, my Mom was the manager in the cafeteria for many years. This recipe was also published in a Chicago newspaper as one of the favorites.

What did they eat in the 1960s in California?

This was the 1960’s. In the suburbs of Southern California. I recall paper cups of thick, gooey chocolate pudding decorated with hard mini-marshmallows — very nasty. The hamburgers had oatmeal in them — not the bun, the meat. It was served with a thimble-sized paper cup-full of yellow sauce and two sliced dill pickles.

How much did school lunch cost in the 1960s?

School lunch cost 35 cents in the 1960s. We lined-up for our lunch, paid our quarter and a dime, shuffled through the line, watched the lunch lady scoop up the meal of the day, and quickly found one of the lunch tables in the auditorium.

Do You Remember Walking by the cafeteria lunchroom in the 1960s?

I remember walking by the cafeteria lunchroom, seeing a lone child sitting there with a plate full of grub with the fierce-looking “noon-aide” hovering nearby. This was the 1960’s. In the suburbs of Southern California.