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School lunch should be the predictable middle of the day, so families get uneasy when cafeterias change quickly. What gets framed as an “efficiency” update can affect nutrition, behavior, and whether kids feel safe eating in front of peers. Some districts face tight lunch periods, staff vacancies, aging kitchens, and higher food costs at the same time. That combination is why a few schools experiment with vending machines to keep food available with fewer moving parts.
