Have you enjoyed your school lunch every day? Monday-Friday, many students come to school and enjoy breakfast and lunch. However, this can change soon due to budget cuts across the city.

A recent report published by ChalkBeat about the Department of Education stated that across New York City, there will be a planned budget cut on school lunches. This has the potential to take away beloved items such as burritos, chicken dumplings, and cookies that many students love.

The article states, “A $60 million November cut to the city’s school foods budget is forcing the Education Department to thin out next month’s school cafeteria menu by removing a host of pricier items, including student favorites like cookies, chicken dumplings, and bean and cheese burritos, according to an email a school food official obtained by Chalkbeat.”

The budget cuts have the potential to cut down on more “expensive” foods, which can thin out the menus across the five boroughs. This budget cut is due to the need for more housing and service for the migrant crisis.

The Department of Education responded to the budget cuts stating, “All the money is being replaced by incoming funds from the federal government… food for students should be the last thing that’s touched.” 

It seems that the new menu items are not yet revealed, but we’ll have to keep an eye on the lunchroom moving forward.