Healthy Heart Food: Nourishing NYC’s Youngest Learners

Born in Brooklyn and rooted in the heart of New York City, Healthy Heart Food is proud to be a leading UPK meal provider serving pre-K programs across the five boroughs. We specialize in crafting meals that are as nutritious as they are culturally meaningful—because we know that early childhood is the perfect time to build healthy habits and a love for food that feels like home.

• Fresh, on-time delivery that meets every regulation and dietary need—no exceptions.
• Celebrating NYC’s cultural richness with meals that reflect the communities we serve.
• Promoting health through nutrition, not shortcuts.
• Making food service easy and accessible for every educational program.

With deep NYC roots and even deeper community pride, we bring familiar flavors to the table that help young learners feel safe, seen, and ready to grow—one bite at a time.

Trusted by Schools, Loved by Kids

At Healthy Heart Food, we know what it takes to serve NYC’s littlest learners—because we’ve been doing it for years. Our experience spans daycare centers, Head Start programs, and UPK classrooms all across the city, giving us a deep understanding of what early education centers need (and what young kids actually eat).We don’t just drop off meals—we build full nutrition programs that support kids’ physical health, social development, and brain power. Because in Pre-K, food isn’t just fuel—it’s part of the learning experience.

• We’re fully compliant with every NYC and UPK regulation—no guesswork, no stress.
• Our menus are built for growing bodies and curious taste buds.
• We make nutrition part of education, not an afterthought.
• And yes—we even offer a free full day of meals, so you can see (and taste) the difference for yourself.

From breakfast to lunch to snack time, we’re here to make school days smoother, healthier, and more delicious—for everyone.

Built for Big Appetites and Growing Bodies

As a proud New York UPK food provider, we follow NYC’s Early Childhood Food Standards to the letter—and then go a step further. Our menus are carefully crafted to fuel little learners with all the good stuff they need, and none of the extras they don’t.
Here’s what that looks like on the plate:

• Sodium stays low: Daily limits max out at 1,700 mg, with clear caps per meal—breakfast (425 mg), snack (170 mg), lunch (600 mg), and dinner (600 mg).
• Fiber goals? Met: At least 19 grams a day to support digestion and long-lasting energy.
• Smart fats only: Less than 35% of total calories come from fat, and saturated fat stays under 10%.
• Veggie-forward: We serve at least two fruit/veggie portions with every lunch and dinner, and five servings daily for full-day programs.

It’s more than meeting the standards. It’s about building a love for good food, one meal at a time.

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, even in under six hours.
• Cultural and developmental appropriateness? Check. Allergies and dietary needs? Double check.