The cost of popular school lunch items is down 3.34% year-over-year, led by Oat & Honey granola bars (-20.1%) and applesauce cups (-5.1%), though some items like mozzarella string cheese (+2.4%) and ...

I recently wrote a post about how American parents often feel judged for the type of lunches or meals they send with their kids to school. That pressure is real—but here’s the thing: in my opinion, it ...

Depending on the items you choose, your child's lunch sandwich could cost more this school year than it did in 2024. That's according to a new report from Deloitte that shows the overall cost of ...

Perla Lozano's two kids are about to start school on Aug. 14. They'll be taking a lunch that their mom packs for them every day, even though the cost of brown-bagging is likely more expensive than ...

School-day meals may look simple, but they’re adding up fast for families. From fruit cups to yogurt, even small items are pushing the total higher, forcing parents to cut back elsewhere. Stacey ...