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School Lunch Planner
Choose any allergies to avoid, then shuffle until the week looks good. Each lunch gets a main, a fruit, a veggie and a snack. Your grocery list builds itself.
Hummus with pita & veggie sticks
- FruitGrapes (cut for young kids)
- VeggieCucumber coins
- SnackCheese stick
Pasta salad
- FruitClementine
- VeggieSnap peas
- SnackPretzels
Mac and cheese in a food jar
- FruitBerries
- VeggieBaby carrots
- SnackCheese stick
Chicken & rice in a food jar
- FruitBanana
- VeggieBell pepper strips
- SnackCheese stick
Sunflower butter & jelly sandwich
- FruitBerries
- VeggieCucumber coins
- SnackRoasted chickpeas
Keep it cold: this week has perishable food. Pack it in an insulated bag with at least two cold sources. See our ice pack pick →
Hot lunch day: pre-heat an insulated food jar with boiling water for a few minutes, then add steaming-hot food. See our food jar pick →
Grocery list
Always read labels. Packaged foods can contain allergens or be made on shared equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these lunch ideas nut-free?
Yes by default, since many schools are nut-free. Untick “Nut-free” only if your school allows nuts. Always read labels: packaged foods can contain allergens or be made on shared equipment.
How do I keep a hot lunch warm until noon?
Fill an insulated food jar with boiling water for a few minutes, empty it, then add steaming-hot food and close it right away.
How many ice packs does a lunch need?
Use at least two cold sources for anything perishable, like meat, cheese, yogurt or cut fruit.