Solving the Problem

My problem is that school lunch food is not healthy enough. Kids are being forced to eat this food that not only impacts their long term health, but also hurts them during the school day as they are mentally weaker and will therefore do worse in class. Parents realize this is a problem and try to send their kids to school with food, but that is not a realistic option for many parents. A large amount rely on the school lunch for their kids. This opportunity allows for a lunch service that provides healthy, good tasting food at a price that is affordable for schools. The service would send out chefs across the country along with the ingredients in order to cook healthy food for kids that they will actually like to eat. There are plenty of healthy foods that actually taste good that kids would eat, and this service would allow for kids to be healthier while actually enjoying their food. It would make parents happier knowing that they can rely on the food their kids are eating at school, and the schools will look better in the eyes of the public.

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  1. taylor butlerSeptember 22, 2019 at 8:32 AM

    Hey Grant, I feel like school lunch has always been a big issue. When it comes to mass production of food for students, it’s usually simple, unhealthy meals because it’s faster and easier for the chefs to make. I think you’re on the right track to something by creating a company that provides a healthy lunch service. It sounds like you’re looking to send out chefs, but what about just sending out meal plans and ingredients? Kind of like Hello Fresh but on a larger scale. It might be more cost effective and also wouldn’t put existing chefs out of a job. Just a thought though!

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  2. Herzen VallejoSeptember 23, 2019 at 1:10 AM

    Hello Grant, I believe your idea to make yummy and healthy lunch meals for school children is good. The though of sending a professional chef to created good healthy menus is great because it will create a balance for kids to grow with better eating habits. My only concern would be to get parents involved because there is only so much it can be accomplished at school.

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