The school canteens are now offering finger food on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cutlery is in short supply due to delays in the supply chain.
DALLAS – The Dallas Independent School District notified parents that the school cafeteria menu would be adjusted due to delays in the supply chain.
The school district posted a tweet on Tuesday stating:
“Due to the ongoing and serious disruptions in the food and non-food supply chains, Dallas ISD is implementing a program to reduce the use of cutlery in schools.”
Dallas ISD announced that the school canteens will offer finger food on Tuesdays and Thursdays due to the limited availability of cutlery.
“A number of suppliers have told us they have products that are stuck in a port,” said Michael Rosenberger, executive director of food and children nutrition services at Dallas ISD.
The changed menu means that vegetable sticks will be served in the canteens instead of salad. Instead of spaghetti, students can enjoy burgers, baked fries or pizza, among other things.
Supply chain issues, including shipping and other factors, are affecting industries across the country.
“There are delivery problems abroad. There are climate problems that affect agriculture. Many companies that produce food cannot find employees, ”explains Rosenberger.
There are no fixed shipping dates on the table.
Dallas ISD employees try to be proactive. They also plan to potentially switch to paper plates in case the standard tray orders are further delayed.
“We’re going to have fantastic meals for every child in Dallas ISD every day,” said Rosenberger.
Dallas ISD administrators said they are reviewing all possible options while the supply chain challenges persist.
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