School Lunch Menus: There’s an App for That Tampa Bay

TAMPA BAY, FL — Parents of picky eaters who have to make the decision to pack a lunch or buy based on day-to-day menu changes have a simple place to turn to find out what school cafeterias plan to serve up during the upcoming academic year. Most county school districts throughout the Tampa Bay area use a handy app called Nutrislice.

The Florida Department of Agriculture reports that most schools throughout the state intend to use the free app to keep kids and parents informed about menus. The app also offers educational activities that promote healthier eating.

“A healthy diet is crucial to academic success,” Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam said in a statement. “By providing children and parents with technology to plan kids’ meals at school, we can help boost performance in the classroom.”

The state has partnered with Nutrislice and other digital menu technology companies to enable school districts across the state to more easily publicize their weekly and daily menus.

Tampa Bay area school districts that use Nutrislice include Manatee, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota and Polk. The free app is available for download for use on Apple and Android phones.

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