'Ham in [my] public school lunch is just frozen in a block of ice': 25 Strange school lunches that left students still hungry

The cafeteria chefs who cook for public school kids are doing a very important job, but the meals they serve up can sometimes miss the mark. 

I want to take this opportunity to use my platform to talk about Italian dunkers. These were a top tier lunch food, and as a very picky child, it was my saving grace. These Italian dunkers were basically just mozzarella cheese sticks wrapped inside dough, but they tasted heavenly. Looking back, giving an 8-year-old four cheese sticks for lunch with a side of milk and an apple feels like an odd choice, but it kept me going. I know there's an unfortunate looking hot dog in the mix of photos here. Hot dogs were a great choice too, although I wish my school would have taken them out of the hot dog water before serving them up (making the hot dog bun quite soggy). 

If you've been through the public school system, you know that the fine lunchroom staff have a limited budget to make food for hundreds or even thousands of kids. It may not always be the best food, but it is a meal, and sometimes that's what really counts. It's better to have a lunch that's just meh, rather than be falling asleep in every class because you're so hungry. 

Speaking of food, this woman went to r/AmItheA**hole to ask an important question: was she wrong for telling her SIL that she dislikes her "famous" mac and cheese?

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  • 01

    This "chicken burger" is a jumpscare

    Food
    Via u/shockwavelol
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  • 02

    This person got a ham sandwich that was literally ice cold

    Food

    "Ham in public school lunch is just frozen in a block of ice," the OP wrote. 

    Via u/Thatoneuselessperson
  • 03

    This school lunch had an unpleasant surprise ingredient...maggots

    Water - r/teenagers Posted by u/Competitive-Ear-6443 27 30 30 35 62 My school lunch today had maggots in the applesauce
    Via u/Competitive-Ear-6443
  • 04

    This apple juice was full of...not apples

    Food - SELY eur
    Via u/deleted
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  • 05

    This person says their school is "giving up" on lunches

    Food - Chocolate Plante 130 Chocolate MidiaN TruMoo Nutr

    The sad mess of watery cheese and beef chunks says it all. 

    Via u/deleted
  • 06

    Mystery pop tart? Cursed pizza slice? Is it meat of some sort?

    Food - WAR AT&T LTE tally c Fruit Punch 100% Jue 19:19 11%

    Tell me your guesses in the comments, I'm stumped.

    Via bcwill
  • 07

    OP claims that the main item is chicken strips

    Food - 1/3 LONG A

    "The 'chicken' strips taste like unbaked bread dough," the OP wrote. That is a really cool lunch tray though! 

    Via Saramme
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  • 08

    This lunch is awfully corny

    Food
    Via u/Loveinpeacex-367A
  • 09

    Does this qualify as a soup?

    Food - Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 carton Anotherving %DV Amounthening Total Fat 2.5g 3% Total Carb 13 Sat Fat 1.5g 8% Fiber O TramForg Calories 110 Cam Total Sugan t Choles ngater Spm PS Sodum 13ing Protein by DISTRIBUTED BY DEAN FOODS COMPANY DALLAS, TEXAS 75204 www.dairypure.com %DV 5% Pod N WAN INGREDIENTS: LOWFAT MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D 1% MATAT COMMENTS? 1-800-395-7004 GRADE A PASTEURIZED MOGENIZED PLANT STAMPED ABOVE-KEEPERAT 0% GF
    Via u/deleted
  • 10

    This person got not just a moldy orange, but also an undercooked pizza

    Food
    Via u/MellyNinj
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  • 11
    Food - ON THE MENU TODAY, MACARONI AND F CKIT.
    Via LosPer
  • 12

    This is an Oliver Twist meal

    Food
    Via UnrealPie
  • 13

    This teen got frozen corn for lunch. A lot of it.

    Food - SALT, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, DISTRIBUTED BY: DEAN FOODS COMPANY, DALLAS, TEXAS 75204
    Via u/ThatNerdTyler
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  • 14

    OP writes that they got expired milk, expired apples that were turning green, and moldy chicken dumplings

    Food - Folate 2% DIENTS: NONFAT MILK, LIQUID R), LESS THAN 1% OF COCOA (PROCES ALI, CORN STARCH, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, NA NOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3 STRIBUTED BY: DFA DAIRY BRANDS, LLC. ANSAS CITY, KS 66111 COMMENTS? 1-800-395-7004 THAKE WELL GRADE A PASTEURIZED HOMOGENIZED ★
    Via u/General_Collection20
  • 15

    These grits and eggs look like they've been 3D printed

    Food
    Via u/General_Collection20
  • 16

    These mashed potatoes were hard as a rock

    Food - mmm mashed potato the highest quality I have ever seen
    Via u/deleted
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  • 17

    Such a filling lunch to get a hungry kid through the school day

    Ingredient - This is a crime 2
    Via GoodLuckKnifing
  • 18

    Here's some sushi made with frozen chicken nuggets

    Food
    Via u/Healthy_Block3036
  • 19

    Did they exhume this burrito?

    Ingredient - VITO BEAN & C
    Via MentallyUnstableSpider
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  • 20

    Wrinkly dog

    Food - :
    Via LittleLebowskiUrbanAchievers
  • 21

    This milk looks old enough to drive

    Hand - TruMoo MILK
    Via u/Mother_Than0s
  • 22

    This is a pizza, and it could become a fine Frisbee as well

    Food - 149
    Via u/Andy-Ye
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  • 23

    The cafeteria chefs forgot to remove the plastic from the cheese slices

    Food

    The stench must have been unimaginable if they did this for more than one sandwich. 

    Via stickalwayswins
  • 24

    They still bit this dated sandwich with confidence

    Hand - APR 15106 2017
    Via FunkyDiabetic
  • 25

    This student got all stems, no broccoli

    Food
    Via u/franztheegreat

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