Leading UPK Food Service Provider
Professional Meal Service For Kids. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in young children's growth, learning, and development during their pre-kindergarten years.
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
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
- We offer a free full day of meals, so you can see (and taste) the difference for yourself
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.
- Sodium stays low: Daily limits max out at 1,700 mg, with clear caps per meal
- 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: At least two fruit/veggie portions with every lunch and dinner
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