Lunch is often the neglected middle child of our daily meals. During school, many people just skip it entirely, and others just refuse to put the bland school lunch into their mouths. That’s why National Make Lunch Count Day, celebrated on April 13, is a perfect excuse to bring attention to this overlooked...
Along with other schools across the state of California, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has begun to provide free meals for all students for the 2021-22 school year due to new national and state policies.
Free school lunches were initially offered by the federal government as part of...
Under a recent Trump administration proposal in July to cut the number of food stamp recipients, low-income students may no longer qualify for free and reduced-price school meals. The proposed cuts are designed to save money by eliminating the “loopholes” found in a flexible qualification...
Written by Maya Rapoport
Lisa Mahpour, a member of the kitchen staff, has worked for Gunn for nine years. She greatly enjoys her job in the cafeteria.
As part of the kitchen staff, Mahpour is in charge of making some of the main entrees. “Everyday is a challenge,” Mahpour said. “There is always...
