My brother and I attended Baker Elementary School starting from kindergarten. Now, I have graduated from middle school. My brother recently noticed that the food quality in his school worsened. My brother has to skip eating school food due to the risk of bad options. I remember in 5th grade there was a mushy pasta bowl that tasted more grain and mush than real pasta. We need better food options. Another time, my brother ate a rotten apple and vomited. Also, my brother hates eating bananas because they are unripe. Recently, I noticed that the milk tasted slightly sour.

Did you know? Healthy and delicious food can enhance focus during class. Skipping food because it is bad can lead to hungriness, diverting your attention away from teachings.

Mental health can also be influenced by food. Having low energy or malnutrition can worsen your mood and social relationships.

A long time ago, food options were plentiful. Now, the only option my brother likes is the chicken drumsticks. There are so many options, why just settle on one?

Help us get rid of low-quality food options and create better ones. What's the purpose of free food in California if you can't eat it?