Adults have faced a lot of product shortages throughout the pandemic . . . toilet paper, hand sanitizer, bleach, cleaning supplies, gas, garden gnomes, ketchup, Grape-Nuts, Milano cookies, and pocket change. And now it’s really hitting home for EIGHT-YEAR-OLDS.
The “Wall Street Journal” says schools are concerned because juice boxes, hamburger beef patties, and chicken tenders are among the items that are in short supply. This is because of labor deficiencies and supply chain issues.
Other expected shortages include: Canned fruit, corn dogs, salsa, “Uncrustables” sandwiches, Italian salad dressing, and even the actual lunch TRAYS.
Suppliers are cutting back on their offerings, so schools are whittling down their menus. A rep for one supplier said, quote, “We haven’t had a 100% head count school season in 15 months. It’s going to blow the doors open.”
That said, the USDA wants eight-year-olds to remain calm. They’re working on easing pressures across the food supply chain. And while there may be shortfalls, there aren’t any widespread concerns.
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