For some students, the school meals are all the hot, prepared food they get to eat. It varies, but even in places where the food is good, the kids will complain about it. I personally went to a K-8 school that did not have a cafeteria. Once a month we were able to purchase a “hot lunch” that was brought in for us. The food rotated from local restaurants, so some months it was McDonalds, others pizza, and occasionally taco salad!
As an aside, some of us actually like the geeky guy. I have been happily married to one for over 20 years! My dad, while a firefighter, was also not especially a “manly man.” I think he was just perfect that way.
For some students, the school meals are all the hot, prepared food they get to eat. It varies, but even in places where the food is good, the kids will complain about it. I personally went to a K-8 school that did not have a cafeteria. Once a month we were able to purchase a “hot lunch” that was brought in for us. The food rotated from local restaurants, so some months it was McDonalds, others pizza, and occasionally taco salad!