Mission
Our goals are to provide nutritious meals to children and promote healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. According to the American Heart Association, children are eating more fried and nutrient-poor foods, larger portions and are drinking more sweetened beverages than ever before.
These trends lead to increases in childhood obesity and diabetes, as well as increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. An active lifestyle and proper nutrition will keep childen on track for a long healthy life. Our lunches, combined with balanced breakfast, snacks and dinner, contribute to wholesome daily nutrition.
Recommended Daily Nutrition*
| 2-3 Years | 4-8 Years | |
| Calories | 1000 | 1200-1400 |
| Protein | 13 grams | 19 grams |
| Carbohydrate | 130 grams | 130 grams |
| Fat | 33-54 grams | 39-62 grams |
The Preschool Pantry Lunch Program Nutritional Data**
| Calories | 308 |
| Protein | 16 grams |
| Carbohydrate | 41 grams |
| Fat | 9 grams |
*Recommendations vary on gender and activity level. Sources: American Heart Association, Partnership for Essential Nutrition, Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
**Average lunch nutritional information, September 2006. Modern Kitchens serves the USDA recommended 1.5 oz . of protein source, which yields approximately 16 grams of protein when considered with other menu items.