School Taco Bar Trend Hits Munster High Cafeteria
Another boring lunch at school? Not this week in Munster. Forget those sad trays loaded with mystery meat and limp veggies. Munster High students are lining up for something way better: a taco bar that lets them build their own lunch.
The Scoop on Sono Line
They call it the “Sono Line,” and it’s anything but your typical cafeteria setup. Instead of getting a pre-made plate, students grab what they want and stack their tacos just the way they like it — all right there during lunch.
And no, this isn’t some one-time theme day that’ll just fade away.
Why This Isn’t Just Another Lunch
Here’s the kicker: boring, plain food gets thrown away. Plain and simple.
When kids like what they eat, their focus and mood sharpen up big time.
The Numbers Behind Better Lunches
- Across the country, schools with self-serve “action stations” have cut food waste by up to 30%.
- A Johns Hopkins study shows students gobble up way more fruits and veggies when they get to pick their meal parts.
- The USDA has pumped over $30 million into grants like Team Nutrition to help schools try out cool ideas like this.
What’s Next For School Food?
So, what’s the next step?
If other schools want to copy Munster’s winning formula, programs like Related Source offer easy guides on how to set up these custom stations without breaking the bank or losing your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Doesn’t a fancy taco bar cost the school more money?
Turns out, the ingredients—like chicken, seasoned beef, beans, and tortillas—are stuff schools usually buy anyway. So, no major price jump here.
How are students reacting so far?
You can tell by the buzz and smiles that kids actually want to line up now instead of dodging the lunchroom altogether.
It proves one thing: if you make food fun and tasty, kids will pick better stuff every time.