Should Vending Machines Be Allowed In School?

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In today’s society, vending machines present on school campuses has been a prolonged and tedious debate between parents and school administrators. Many adults think vending machines are providing unhealthy snacks for children and schools should get rid of them. However, students who are at school all day think that having a snack machine nearby will benefit them. Vending machines provide a quick alternative from school lunches and grabbing a quick bite to eat before class to stay energized. Schools should allow vending machines because they provide easy access to food, cheaper prices than cafeteria lunches, and financial support towards the school. Vending machines provide numerous benefits to school children and teachers on campus like …show more content…

Believe it or not, sitting in boredom can work up your appetite and induce hunger. Students can then take advantage of vending machines during that time. The cafeteria provides teenagers the same amount of food as elementary school kids receives. Because of this, students are “tired, hungry and don’t have the energy to get through the afternoon” (Why Do Kids Hate School Lunch?). School lunches can also be displeasing to many of the students which causes a large amount of the student body to avoid what is being sold in the school cafeteria. Most students do not have their driver’s license and will not be able to leave during school to get food that they know they like. Vending machines are a great solution and are not restricted to school hours; they can be used after dismissal as well. Many people in school can be involved in extracurricular activities that require long periods of time on campus after the normal hours. They might not be able to go home after the dismissal bell and will not be able to function or focus as well as they could be. Vending machines would be a great option at school to solve people’s hunger in such …show more content…

Some schools are not as fortunate as others, and they must make cuts in classes, teachers, and extracurricular activities to save money. Vending machines on school grounds might be the best answer to this problem because they “…are great for fundraising” (Why Vending Machines Are Good to Have in Schools). With cheaper rates, more students will consume products, and therefore will increase the school’s revenue. The money that is earned in vending machines from the payment of snacks will go to the school’s funds. Having vending machines present on school premises, campuses can thrive and offer more resources to the school children due to the money that the machines entail. In 2005, secondary schools in Utah “earned an estimated $3.25 and $3.75 in vending revenues” (Utah State Board Education). Vending machines among school campuses can also be utilized for fundraising purposes for the school itself or student activities. Fundraising is a great way to get students and teachers involved in their community and can greatly improve the school’s resources. Cottonwood High, a school in Utah, has had an income of $52,780 due to vending machines. The principal mentioned that “attendees at numerous community events…make many purchases from the school vending machines” (Utah State Board Education). People might not realize that they are contributing to the school funds by

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