Pre-K Meal Catering Service
Nutritious Meals for Preschoolers. We deliver balanced, kid-friendly meals that support early childhood development.
Let someone else do the cooking—seriously.
Handing off meal prep to the pros isn't just a time-saver—it's a game-changer. **Busy parents:** They get their mornings back (no more 6 a.m. sandwich assembly lines). **Educators:** They can actually educate, instead of scrambling to plan meals and snacks. **Centers:** They dodge the stress of kitchen staffing, equipment repairs, and playing Tetris with pantry inventory. Studies show that when meals are taken care of, staff can spend more time doing what they're paid to do—like 24 extra minutes a day, on average. That adds up.
Help Feed Our Kids!
Nutritional Requirements for NY Pre-K
Pre-K meal services must adhere to strict nutritional standards established by federal and state guidelines. For children aged 3-5, each meal must include: **Milk requirements:** 3/4 cup (6 oz.) of unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk daily **Fruit/Vegetable servings:** Minimum 1/2 cup at breakfast and 1/4 cup at lunch **Grain components:** At least one whole grain-rich offering daily **Sodium limits:** Total daily intake limited to 1,700 mg or less
Help Feed Our Kids!
NYC Nutrition Rules? We Know Them Like the Back of Our Ladle.
Pre-K nutrition standards in New York City? Let's just say… they're not for the faint of heart. Luckily, navigating all those rules is kind of our thing.
- We know what 3–5 year olds actually need on their plates (and how much)
- Sweetened drinks? Not on our watch
- We've got it covered when it comes to part-day programs too—making sure little ones get one-third to one-half of their daily nutrition
- Cultural and developmental appropriateness? Check. Allergies and dietary needs? Double check
Breakfast Options
Breakfast serves as the foundation for a productive learning day. All NYC pre-k breakfast menus include three essential components: fruits, grains/meat alternatives, and milk. Every morning meal features 3/4 cup of unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk.
- •Whole Milk/1% Milk
- •WGR Scooters
- •Unsweetened Applesauce
- •Nectarine
- •WW Bagel
- •WGR Muffin
- •Trans Fat Free Margarine
- •Jelly
Lunch Selections
Lunch menus balance nutrition with child-friendly appeal. Every lunch includes all five required food components: fruits, vegetables, grains, meat/meat alternatives, and milk.
- •Whole Milk/1% Milk
- •Vegetarian Lasagna
- •Sliced Turkey with Gravy
- •Hamburger
- •Chicken Parmesan
- •Fish Stick
- •Broccoli
- •Italian Blend Veggies
Snack Choices
Snacks play an increasingly important role in children's diets, with today's children consuming nearly three snacks per day compared to just one in the late 1970s. Our snack menu focuses primarily on fruits and vegetables since most children don't consume enough of these food groups.
- •WGR Cheez-Its
- •WGR Muffin
- •100% Orange Juice
- •Plain Yogurt
- •Unsweetened Applesauce
- •Graham Crackers
- •WW Bread
- •Plum
- CACFP-compliant or NSBP and NSLP-compliant menus
- Multicultural menu options
- Reliable, temperature-controlled delivery
- Fresh, delicious food
- Food preference and allergy-accommodating
- Peanut-free facility
- Choice of individual trays or family-style
- 24 hour customer support
“Healthy Heart has been delivering lunch to 5 of our locations since 2015. Pam helped us create a CACFP-compliant menu that accommodates allergies and dietary preferences. Our lunch arrives on time, fresh, and warm. When something comes up or we need to make changes, Healthy Heart is always (and I mean always!) available to assist us. We highly recommend Healthy Heart!”
Crista Jang
Administrator, Sunshine Learning Center