Food and the TSA Security Check

Food is allowed through airport security although we should qualify it further for everyone.


You may bring solid snack foods such as pretzels, potato chips or carrot sticks for the plane -- but you may want to hold the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Single-serving packages of condiments are permitted as long as they fit within your single zip-top bag, so you can add mustard to your ham sandwich after you get through security. All food must be securely wrapped or in a spill-proof container. You may not bring gel packs to refrigerate food (though they are permitted for medication).

http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=710&category=1
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1667.shtm

Make sure the snacks are packaged and in their own ziplock bag to pass through security separate from the small duffel bag and backpack.

There might be time to purchase food after the security check, might.

And the above is one more reason everyone has to be at the airport at 5AM. Getting 80 boy scouts through security can take a little time.