Found at the bottom of the steps near the old gym, the chocolate milk vending machine has been around for as long as any kid can remember. It serves as a quick and cheap way for students to get a tasty and sweet drink throughout the day. This machine is full of just CHOCOLATE MILK. Now, what does this machine do and why is it there?

The revenue from this machine goes to the FFA club. The FFA is a premier youth organization preparing members for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. To learn more about the FFA and what they do click here.

The milk contained is a pint bottle of Galliker’s chocolate milk. Forty-five rows containing as much milk as it can hold. The cost of the milk is one dollar and fifty cents. The milk machine is more than just a machine, but a small piece of Penn Valley’s history. For some students its breakfast, for some its there meal of the day. Kids of Penns Valley use this machine for lunch, and it serves as an alternative to the lunch carton milk

So next time you walk past the chocolate milk machine, grab a milk or take a second to appreciate a little piece of Penn Valley’s history.