Students oftentimes bring their lunches from home. Photo by Rayne Welser

"I ate school lunch everyday because I had free lunch, but it was quite unhealthy. Sometimes it was really good and sometimes I just went because I was hungry. Lunch gave me time to unwind, let go of stress, and see friends and mess around. It helped me get through the day when it was tough." -Jesse Van Der Eems, 12

"While I ate school lunch all the time in elementary school lunch, I haven’t had it since because I'd rather eat stuff from home. My friends and I usually eat by the Wellness Center on the grass so lunch is fun and peaceful."' -Maegan Pierre, 11

"I don’t really like school lunch because we’ve been having the same options since kindergarten so I’ve gotten tired of the taste. Although I will admit that the school does have good food sometimes, like the chicken nuggets." -Alejandra Silva, 10

"I usually don’t buy school lunch because it is easier for me to pack a lunch. I like being able to catch up with my friends and we always end up laughing a lot." -Rayne Welser, 9