Milk carton shortage leaves some schools scrambling for options
CBSN
Milk does a body good – and that's why schools nationwide are scrambling for options to ensure students don't miss a precious drop during a paper carton shortage.
Some schools have followed federal guidelines issued last week by the USDA that said they are aware "multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues. " The agency considers the shortage a "temporary emergency condition" and schools can be flexible in how they deliver milk to students.
—California, Pennsylvania and New York have advised their school districts to be flexible in how they get milk to their students. A required staple in many school breakfast and lunch programs, milk provides protein and nutrition to children and families who might not otherwise have access.
