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GCPS Adding More Healthy Options to School Lunches

Prices for lunch and breakfast at Gwinnett County schools will stay the same when kids return to classes Aug. 6.

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:

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  • 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.

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