It varied. In maybe 1st and 2nd grade I brought a lunch that my mother prepared. After that, my mother started to work and started to give me money for lunch, but then started to forget all of the time. I'd go to school without lunch or money, so the school just gave me lunch for free. They contacted my parents to see if I might qualify for the free lunch program, but my parents didn't qualify. They had enough money. They were just a bit delinquent. I didn'.t hold it against them, but had some satisfaction in them feeling guilty. Later in public school I guess I had money. I don't remember, but I did eat. Then when I transferred to a private school, meals were included in the tuition. The food was best there. Yummier and more healthful. I had meal plans at university. I selected the 12 meals per week plan and would either order in/eat out or go to the student center for eggs and toast (less than $2) for the meals not covered. Or, didn't eat more than two meals per day. The 19 meals per week plan was too much for me. I ate very little in my senior college year, becoming underweight. Not any eating disorder. Just stomach/digestive issues and mood elevation, which I had off and on in my youth.

What did you usually eat when in elementary school? Or what was your favorite packed or cafeteria meal?