1. Catered meal services are often an expensive option but may be desirable if the program does not have a kitchen. 2. Prepackaged convenience foods may be nutritionally inferior, are expensive, and...

1. Catered meal services are often an expensive option but may be desirable if the program does not have a kitchen.

2. Prepackaged convenience foods may be nutritionally inferior, are expensive, and require large freezers for storage and large ovens or microwaves for preparation.

3. Onsite meal and snack preparation requires a qualified staff and adequate storage space and food service equipment.