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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Dec. 1-5, 2025

December kicks off with warm comfort foods and student favorites in DPS cafeterias - from chicken sandwiches and spaghetti to pizza Friday. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 1–5 across Durham Public Schools.

Wes Platt

28 Nov 2025 — 3 min read

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As we head into December, DPS cafeterias are rolling out warm comfort food and familiar favorites - from chicken sandwiches and spaghetti to pizza Friday. All student breakfasts and lunches remain free for every child this school year. Here’s the full DPS breakfast and lunch lineup for the week of Dec. 1-5, 2025.

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