By doing away with a la carte snacks, which had become the emblem of «I have
money», and instead offering a variety of full meals (all of them covered under the free / reduced
lunch program), we have achieved the ability to offer older students a wider variety of choices at lunchtime but also a fully equitable program, where
literally there is no way to tell anymore who bought their meal and who is eating free.
If you end up spending
literally all of your
money on
lunches, outings, and cool tech gadgets, you'll miss out on the benefits of opening up a savings account, investing in your retirement fund, and more.