Back to School: Food Safe Lunches

(Updated: Sept. 1, 2021, 10:39 a.m.)

The main thing to remember when packing a school lunch is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. This can be done with a thermos to maintain high temperatures or an ice pack to keep temperatures low. You can also freeze your child's drink and use it to keep their lunchbox cold.

NC State Extension Food Safety Resources

Time to Pack School Lunches: U of A Cooperative Extension