GCPS Adding More Healthy Options to School Lunches

Following the popularity of healthy additions last year, Gwinnett County Public Schools will be adding more options that pack a better nutritional punch.

New on the lunch lines at schools throughout the county will be:

• Asian Bowls with Lo Mein and Veggies 
• Baked Sweet Potato Waffle Fries 
• Banana Yogurt Bars with fresh fruit toppings 
• Whole Grain Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches 
• Cuban, Greek, and Hawaiian Specialty Sandwiches 
• Whole Grain Flat Bread Pizzas Spicy Grilled Chicken Filet Sandwiches

Below is a breakdown of the 21,607,762 student lunches and 10,671,375 student breakfasts served in the 2011-2012 school year:

• Whole Grain Pizza - 3,143,900 servings 
• 100% Orange Juice - 3,086,020 servings 
• Assorted Side Salads - 2,924,092 servings 
• Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt - 1,912,192 servings 
• Premium, All White Meat Chicken Chunks - 1,443,114 servings 
• Spring Water - 1,083,096 bottles
• Assorted Chef Salads - 651,691 servings 
• Fresh Local Apples - 462,750 servings 
• Fresh Local Watermelon - 439,900 servings 
• Fresh Local Bell Peppers - 146,412 servings 
• Fresh Local Broccoli - 22,344 servings

The price for meals will remain the same as the last school year. Elementary school students will pay $2.00 for lunch and middle and high school students will pay $2.25. Reduced lunch is $0.40. Student breakfast is $1.25 and reduced breakfast is $0.30.