School Lunch Basics
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Quick Facts
100

a reimbursable school meal is made up of this many components.

What is 3?

100

A student can influence school lunch by doing these two things.

What is host taste tests and 

100

This was the first year that schools provided low-cost or free lunches to children and teens through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

What is 1946?

100

There are several groups that influence what is served at school lunches the most. Name at least two of the groups. 

What is Students, Parents, Principals, Food Service Provider, Federal Government, or anyone involved in the school lunch system?

200

This is the minimum required serving size of fruits and/or vegetables on a school lunch tray for the meal to be eligible for federal reimbursement.

What is 1/2 cup?


200

By doing this easy step students can show support for the Healthy School Meals for All Campaign.

What is going to the rischoolmealsforall.com website and sending email to legislators?

200

What percentage of students are served low-cost or free lunches in RI?

What is 58%? 

(any number between 52-65 works!)

200

Share tables are a great way to do multiple things. They serve three functions, what are they? 

What is serve as a food access point (place where people can get food), reduce food waste, help hungry students? 
300

What is the highest possible amount a school can get reimbursed as of 2025?

What is $4.35?

300

there are two main benefits to Healthy School Meals for All Legislation.

What is improved ACCESS to food for more children and INVESTMENT in the school meals program?

300

What is the average wage of a food service worker in RI? 

What is minimum wage ($15.00/hour in 2025)? 

300

The reimbursable lunch rate needs to cover these costs.

What is the cost of food, Labor, and Equipment?

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