A catering service of meals to grow on

for child care centers and schools

We deliver nutritious, wholesome meals to child care centers and schools in the Twin Cities. All children deserve a healthy start in life. As the provider of lunchtime meals to your school, our goal is to offer a healthy variety of food for children that will promote a lifetime of good eating habits. Learn more about the benefits of our catering services.

Check out the latest healthy offerings on our menu…

loaves of whole wheat bread on wooden surface

WHOLE WHEAT AND WHOLE GRAINS
Why they matter: Whole grains contain all parts of the plant seed – and those parts work together to deliver the best nutrition. Eating whole grains reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Not bad for a little seed!
Menu highlights: Whole wheat bread, whole grain spaghetti, whole grain brown rice, whole grain breading for meat and fish.
Coming soon: Whole grain tortillas. We are also exploring new whole grains like quinoa and oats

 

spinachDARK GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
Why they matter: Green leafy vegetables are packed with nutrition. They are high in fiber, rich in folic acid, vitamin C and K, iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium, just to name a few. They even contain substances that remove free radicals from the body, reducing the risk of many types of cancer.
Menu highlights: Chopped spinach in Chicken Florentine, Pizza Pockets and Black Bean/Squash Soup.
Coming soon: On the hunt for great kale recipes.

 

Organic Raw Dry Black Beans in a Spoon

BLACK BEANS
Why they matter: All beans are exceptionally healthy, filled with protein and fiber. But it’s the color coat on black beans that makes them a little different. They contain flavonoids, which have great antioxidant potential and help protect our bodies from disease.
Menu highlights: Chilito Wrap, Black Bean/Squash soup.
Coming soon: More types of beans/legumes

 

 

Applesauce with cinnamonREDUCED SUGAR
Why it matters: Kids today are consuming far more sugar than their bodies need. This extra sugar is linked to concerns ranging from heart disease to diabetes to obesity.
Menu highlights: We have reduced the amount of sugar found in our recipes, using unsweetened applesauce and other canned fruits packed in either its own juice or extra light syrup.

 

Click here for a list of meals that contain common allergens.