FNS - Food and Nutrition Service

01/30/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2023 13:02

School Meals Trays, Many Ways

There are many ways, to offer a school lunch tray. Although school meals must meet federal meal pattern requirements, school districts choose what foods go on the menu. School lunch menus may look different based upon local and regional food preferences, what foods are produced locally, and what items might be in season. Click the arrows on the left and right side of each image to see professional photographs of delicious and nutritious meals from across the country that students are lining up to eat.

Featured Trays
(V) = Vegetarian Meal
(L) = Locally Procured/Uses Local Ingredients

California

San Francisco Unified School District (V)

  • Whole Grain-Rich Bean and Cheese Pupusa (L) with Suzie's Spicy Lime Slaw (L) and Hot Sauce
  • Baby Carrots and Refried Beans
  • Kiwi and Orange Wedges
  • Choice of Milk
Georgia

Gwinnett County Public Schools

  • Halal Hamburger on Whole Grain-Rich Bun
  • Celery Sticks with Light Ranch Dressing and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Orange Wedges and Sliced Strawberries
  • Choice of Milk
Iowa

South Tama County Community School District

Maine

Windham Raymond School District

  • Turkey Feast Panini
  • Roasted Potato Wedges
  • Roasted Edamame Salad (L)
  • Granny Smith Apple
  • Choice of Milk (L)
Massachusetts
Boston Public Schools
  • Buffalo Fish Bites (L)
  • Brown Rice and Whole Grain-Rich Dinner Roll
  • Chickpea Salad and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Bartlett Pear and Wild Blueberries
  • Choice of Milk (L)
Minnesota

Minneapolis Public Schools

  • Tempura Rice Bowl made with Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, Edamame, and Teriyaki Sauce
  • Diced Cantaloupe
  • Choice of Milk
Montana

Philipsburg School District

Texas

North East Independent School District

  • Pork Street Tacos with Pico de Gallo (L)
  • Seasoned Black Beans and Mexican Street Corn
  • Sliced Strawberries
  • Choice of Milk
Virginia

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
  • Whole Grain-Rich Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings with Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Roasted Ranch Broccoli
  • Sweet Potato Souffle (L)
  • Applesauce
  • Choice of Milk
Updated: 01/30/2023