Should Schools Have Vending Machines?

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School Vending Machines Should schools have vending machines? Are they good for student’s health? Some believe that schools should have vending machines. T
Schools should have vending machines because they help raise money. Money from vending machines can go towards school departments; and many other things such as repairs new things for classrooms. Also the money the vending machines make can be used to restock the machine. “ A vending machine doesn’t just allow students to buy snacks but it adds to schools funds,” says apecsec.org.
Vending machines should be in schools so that students don’t have to go hungry. Vending machines can be used to buy lunches if the student has forgotten or don’t like what the school is serving. Www.davidsvending.com

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