Milk Carton Shortage Sends Schools Scrambling for Solutions

School districts in Central New York are facing a shortage of milk carton materials, leading to a scramble for solutions. Liverpool Central School District and other districts are informing parents that individual milk cartons may run out as early as this week, with the shortage potentially lasting several months. Some schools are considering alternative packaging or beverage options, while others may not be able to provide milk at all. The New York State Education Department has released guidance allowing schools to offer alternative forms of fluid milk or no fluid milk at all. The shortage is due to a lack of milk carton materials, not a shortage of milk itself.