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As a result, alternative meal service models can result in more students participating. Additionally, these alternative service models use portable equipment that enable schools to serve food with the same high-quality meal standards and variety as traditional cafeteria dinning. Alternative meal service models can be utilized anytime to ensure students are able to access meals conveniently and efficiently during the school day.  \nALTERNATIVE MEAL SERVICE MODELS  \nThese meal service models provide options that allow for adaptability and creativity to meet your food service needs:  \n• Grab n’ Go Stations: These stations can be set up throughout the school. Students are able to pick up meals from the stations for breakfast or lunch and are able to eat in school designated areas such as the classroom, gym, courtyard, etc. Grab n’ Go stations also help with creating additional lines for faster service to the students.  \n• Grab n’ Go Line Service: This is Grab n’Go meal service from  \nthe cafeteria line. Students pick up their meals on trays, boats, or in bags from the cafeteria line and take to designated eating areas (other than the cafeteria) .  \n• Meals in the Classroom: Meals are prepared in the cafeteria and then brought to the classroom to eat. Some schools incorporate student choice by allowing students to pre-order meals. This model was commonly utilized pre-pandemic via Breakfast in the Classroom. Because of safety protocols during COVID-19, Lunch in the Classroom has increased in popularity. School staff, teachers and students commonly help out with food distribution for these models. To learn more about meal service in the classroom and see guidance on equipment needs, view No Kid Hungry’s Equipment Tips For Meal Service During The 2021-2022 School Year.  \n• Food Truck: Students are served meals outside in a common area or courtyard via a food truck.  \nHOW TO IMPLEMENT ALTERNATIVE MEAL SERVICE MODELS  \nWith any meal service, the idea is to serve the highest quality food that you are able to. Many people think that Grab n’ Go stations mean you will be serving cold sandwiches or cold/shelf stable food items. However, you can continue to prep food in the main cafeteria, and offer the same hot and cold food items when serving in an alternate way. Since you may not be serving on the serving line, portable equipment is key to having a successful program. The following items could enhance and support your alternative meal service program:  \n• Grab n’ Go Carts-Food items are made and set up on the cart. Hot items can be placed on carts and replenished from portable warmers. Cold items can be placed on ice bricks. Make sure to consider any storage/space constraints and the quantity of students you intend to serve when choosing carts to purchase.  \n• Insulated Bags/Boxes – Use these to keep correct food temperature at meal stations or when delivered to the classroom.  \n• Sheet Pan Racks-Use sheet pan racks with insulated covers to help stack and transport food to the classroom or for grab n’ go stations replenishment.  \n• Packaging Systems-Consider using packaging systems to help prepackage some of the items you are serving. Some districts will package an entire meal ahead of time to make distribution more efficient.  \n• Center for Best Practices-For additional best practices and ideas that may help with your alternative meal service program, visit the Center for Best Practices Implementing a Successful Program page.  \nKEEPING MEAL QUALITY IN CHECK  \nIn any food service operation, meal quality is important. 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