Veggie options improve for Palm Beach County students
December 29th, 2006 by admin
Good news for vegetarian students in Palm Beach County. The school district will be adding two new meatless entrees to school menus in the new year.
When students return to school on January 9th, meatless lasagna will be on the menu. A fruit, yogurt & cheese plate will be another option for vegetarian students. Food service director Steve Bonino told the Sun-Sentinel: “There is a niche and a need for it. It’s a good, healthy alternative.”
Although vegan students will still have to “brown bag it,” the changes are a step in the right direction. If you live in Palm Beach County, send a quick thank-you to Mr. Bonino and encourage him to further expand healthy, animal-free meal options. In particular, ask him to consider vegan options.
Steve Bonino, Director of School Food Service
E-mail: bonino@palmbeach.k12.fl.us
If you live elsewhere in Florida, contact your local public school or school district and ask about their vegetarian options. Encourage them to include daily vegetarian/vegan entrees on school menus. Click here for links to districts and schools in your county.