We recommend that schools adopt a program with “No snacks without first  purchasing a complete meal”.  We have proven success with this approach.  Most other food management companies structure programs and a la carte offerings that lead high school students AWAY from complete meals and nutrition.

Lunchtime Solutions works with over 30 different local farms and growers to bring the freshest produce and other foods to the lunch  menus. SchoolYard Garden™ – The Ultimate in Local Lunchtime Solutions offers to partner with school groups that are raising school gardens.  Financial assistance is available for supporting school grown food, and integrating the yield into the school meal programs for full-circle food production learning.

Much More than Just Offering a Salad Bar Option

Unlimited fresh fruits and vegetable are included with every student lunch on a self-serve food bar. This is stocked daily with the most popular fruits and vegetables with kids, and with some new varieties to try.  It is well documented that student consumption of fruits and vegetables skyrockets with this program much more than just offering a salad bar.

Students are exposed to new  flavors, and food concepts not typically seen in school food service.  Shows students directly at their lunchtime how healthy cooking looks and tastes. Nutrition learning days are held at  Elementary schools.

Lunchtime Solutions’ wellness mission of “Growing Healthy Kids” is an excellent fit with Cindy Gates’     personal mission to improve lives through better        nutrition.  When Cindy is speaking to students, she has a targeted approach for elementary and high school levels, and links good food decisions today to wellness beyond the K-12 years. When making a campus visit, Cindy can also speak to faculty and staff groups regarding their nutrition and wellness objectives.