Summary: School Lunch Outcry

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School Lunch Outcry
Dr. Huff,
Many students look forward to their lunch period as a chance to eat, socialize with their friends, and take a break from classwork. Although for many students this is not a social event, school lunch is their only meal of the day. Recently, students have begun to dread lunch because of the quality of food. They are starving throughout the day because of the poor quality of our lunches.
The lunchroom staff is given the bare minimum to produce our lunches. We know it is the state that provides the low quality of food, but many students are willing to participate in many fundraisers to help provide for the lunchroom fund. We can also communicate with the local businesses to see if they are willing to help provide

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