Nutritious Shelf Stable Meals for Kids

If you are searching for a portable, satisfying meal that can meet federal reimbursement guidelines for breakfast, lunch or supper, we are your answer. We can accommodate your children’s dietary needs including gluten free, allergen free, vegetarian and Kosher. We can help you shape a nutritionally balanced, cost-effective menu that children of all ages will enjoy. Browse through our wide variety of customizable meal packages below to find out what options fit your program’s specific needs.

Locker Mates pre-packaged, shelf stable meals are the solution for everything. From summer feeding to after school programs, and even emergency meals; Locker Mates provides all of the nutrition children need, and meet USDA federal reimbursable guidelines (CACFP, NSLP, and SFSP). These kid-friendly meals come ready to serve in convenient resealable bags with utensils included. If your goal is to keep cost low, while still providing a nutritious and tasty option to the kids, Locker Mates is the smart option for you!

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  • Kid-friendly
  • Cost effective

  • Customizable
  • Pre packaged & resealable

  • Utensils included
  • Shelf stable
  • No refrigeration needed
  • Meets USDA requirements for federal reimbursement

  • Kid-friendly
  • Customizable
  • Cost effective
  • Shelf stable (6 months +)

  • Pre packaged

  • Meets USDA requirements for federal reimbursement 

Our backpack program offers a nutritious and shelf-stable meal for children of all ages to effectively contribute to their health requirements according to USDA requirements (NSLP, CACFP and SFSP). The primary goal of this meal package is to provide food with a shelf-life of 6 months or longer to feed children when hungry on weekends. The Backpack Program is not only cost-effective, but also kid-friendly and convenient. Providing an extensive inventory is one thing, whereas providing an entirely customizable inventory is another. This is where the backpack programs excel with its customizable nature.

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Breakfast Mates is ideal for providing your students with the wholesome breakfast they need to energetically start the day. This package has an impressive shelf-stability of up to 6 months while also meeting the reimbursement requirements for NSLP, CACFP and SPSF breakfast programs. Our Breakfast Mates can easily be prepped within seconds as there is no other form of labor or refrigeration required other than adding milk and munching away.

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  • Kid-friendly
  • Customizable
  • Cost effective
  • Pre packaged
  • Shelf stable (up to 6 months)
  • Meets USDA requirements for federal reimbursement
  • Kid-friendly
  • Customizable
  • Cost effective
  • Pre packaged
  • No refrigeration needed
  • Meets USDA requirements for federal reimbursement

Keep your after school programs running strong by providing children with a much needed nutritional boost. Snack Mates are not only designed to meet federal USDA reimbursement guidelines (NSLP, CACFP and SFSP), but also require no refrigeration. We offer eighteen various pre-packaged menu options to choose from. If you wish to customize your students nutritional intake, you have the option to add or subtract any ingredient.

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JA Food Service refines your nutritional experience by providing high-quality pre-prepped meals that are both convenient and cost-effective.
For more information on how JA Food Service can help your programs contact our representatives today!