The “Wall Street Journal” says schools are concerned because juice boxes, hamburger beef patties, and chicken tenders are among the items that are in short supply.
This is because of a combination of inflation, labor deficiencies, and supply chain issues.
Other expected shortages include canned fruit, corn dogs, salsa, “Uncrustables” sandwiches, Italian salad dressing, and even the actual lunch trays.
Suppliers are cutting back on their offerings, so schools are whittling down their menus. A rep for one supplier said, quote, “We haven’t had a 100% headcount school season in 15 months. It’s going to blow the doors open.”
The USDA says people should remain calm. They’re working on easing pressures across the food supply chain. And while there may be shortfalls, there shouldn’t be any widespread concerns.
