Posted by Jonah Schaik, Illinois on August 15, 2012
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Posted by Penny Weaver, Campaigns and Partnerships Specialist, USDA Food and Nutrition Service on August 15, 2012
On a sunny July afternoon, a long line of students, ranging in ages from 4-18, listened eagerly as Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and representatives from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and Boston Public School System kicked off the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Cafeteria staff from Lila Frederick School in Dorchester, Mass. cooked and served a BBQ lunch for about 100 eligible SFSP students from the local neighborhood. On the menu: turkey hot dogs, grilled chicken, corn on the cob, fresh slices of watermelon, grape juice and fat free milk.
Posted by Alexea Wagner, Nevada on August 15, 2012
“I saw sloppy joes at school, but I wanted to make sure they were cruelty-free,” says Alexea, who serves this with kale salad that has shredded carrot, spicy pecans, and sliced strawberries, and a big glass of soy milk. –Alexea Wagner, age 9, Nevada
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8-ounce) package tempeh, sliced
Posted by Caroline Cowart, Rhode Island on August 15, 2012
Caroline’s mom, Jennifer, says, “We came up with this lunch recipe because Caroline prefers egg whites instead of regular eggs, and she likes broccoli quite a bit.” They like to serve this with wheat toast and mixed fruit. —Caroline Cowart, age 12, Rhode Island
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
3 large egg whites
Posted by Lauren Kuperman, South Carolina on August 15, 2012
“My daughter Lauren loves Asian cuisine,” says her mom, Faye. “This can be challenging to pack for a lunch. I have come up with this satisfying ‘Asian-style’ lunch for her. I usually cook the noodles the night before. They are very easy to cook: It only takes 2 minutes in boiling water.” –Lauren Kuperman, age 12, South Carolina
Makes 1 serving
