Nurturing Palates ✦ Inspiring Curiosity
Together, we can transform the way our children nourish their bodies and minds.
Lunch Bunch started with a simple idea: everyone deserves great-tasting, nutritious food. To fight childhood obesity and malnutrition, kids need to know the why — why food matters and how it fuels their bodies.
We create hands-on, culinary programs for students from preschool through high school — as well as food products that kids love. By teaching kids what healthy eating looks like and letting them roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, we boost their knowledge (and their appetite) for smarter, better-for-you food choices.
Easy for you, yum for them
We create wholesome K–12 food products in familiar, kid-approved flavors with simple, school-friendly packaging that kids, parents, and administrators trust (and love!) — always staying true to our Clean Label Standards.
The whole (food) picture
We believe kids should understand the why behind health & nutrition. By teaching students about healthy eating and involving them in food preparation, we increase their understanding & preference for nutritious options.
Anything but ordinary
We exceed the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) standards with our food products, and all of our curricula are crafted by certified teachers in collaboration with formally trained chefs.
OUR PRODUCTSHigh Five Hand Pies
Give breakfast a "High Five" with a reimagined classic.
Our Apple Pie Hand Pies are crafted to bring the warmth of home-style baking right into the school cafeteria. Wrapped in a golden, flakey whole-grain crust and bursting with real apples and aromatic spices, these pies are a clean-label win for everyone.
Vegan & dairy-free: Inclusive option for diverse dietary needs
Participation booster: Districts adding it 2x+ per month see increased participation
Clean label: Comfort food made with better-for-you ingredients
Meets Buy American provisions
COMING SOON: Cherry Pie with Whole Grain Sprouted Wheat
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NSLP-approved, pre-packaged option that simplifies service
C.N. Equivalents: 2 Grains and 1⁄8 C Fruit. Only 4g of added sugar — meets the new upcoming added sugar limits.
Ready to bring these to your district? We’d love to send you samples! Submit a request here →
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Learn more about our Clean Label Standards →
🍎 Apple Pie — Apples, Whole Wheat Flour, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Canola Oil, Sugar, Natural Vanilla Flavor
Contains less than 2% of: Yeast, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Malic Acid, Gellan Gum, Cinnamon, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Erythrobic Acid, Natural Flavors
Allergens: Contains wheat and soy.
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🍒 Cherry Pie: Sprouted Wheat Flour (Organic Whole Wheat Grain, Water), Whole Wheat Flour, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour Enriched With Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Malted Barley Flour), Water, Sugar, Canola Oil, Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Yeast, Natural Cherry Filling (Water, Sugar, Cherries, Modified Food Starch).
Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Citric Acid, Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors, Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate (Used as preservatives)
Allergens: Contains Wheat, Soy. May Contain Milk, Egg.
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Apple Pie:
1 serving per container
Serving size: 3.3 oz (94g)Amount per serving:
260 calories. Total Fat 8g (10% Daily Value), Saturated Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 40mg (2% DV), Total Carb 43g (16% DV), Dietary Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 11g, including 8g Added Sugars (16% DV), Protein 5g. Vitamin D 0mcg (0% DV), Calcium 11mg (0% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), and Potassium 96mg (2% DV).Cherry Pie:
1 serving per container.
Serving size: 3.3 oz (100g).Amount per serving:
260 calories. Total Fat 5g (6% Daily Value), Saturated Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 220mg (10% DV), Total Carb 49g (18% DV), Dietary Fiber 0g (0% DV), Total Sugars 12g, including 11g Added Sugars (22% DV), Protein 3g. Vitamin D 0mcg (0% DV), Calcium 10mg (0% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), and Potassium 140mg (2% DV).
OUR PRODUCTSRise & Shine
Overnight Oats
Our Rise & Shine Overnight Oats are designed to give students a powerful, delicious start to their morning. Available in kid-favorite flavors like Apple Cinnamon-Roll and Banana Vanilla Swirl, these ready-to-eat cups are a nutritional powerhouse, with 4g of plant-based protein.
Naturally vegan and gluten-free to ensure a safe and inclusive breakfast option for every student in the cafeteria.
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These NSLP-approved oats make morning service a breeze with a convenient grab-and-go format that reduces prep time and waste.
C.N. Equivalents: 2 Grains and 1⁄8 C Fruit
Ready to bring these to your district? We’d love to send you samples! Submit a request here →
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Learn more about our Clean Label Standards →
Apple Cinnamon Roll — Oats, Water, Apples, Cane Sugar, Cinnamon
Banana Vanilla Swirl — Oats, Water, Bananas, Cane Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon
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Apple Cinnamon Roll:
Serv: 1, Serv. size: 1 minicup (152g)
Amount per serving: Calories 260, Total Fat 4g (5% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. Omg (0% DV), Sodium 0mg (0% DV), Total Carb. 48g (17% DV), Fiber 6g (21% DV), Total Sugars 9g (Incl. 4g Added Sugars, 8% DV), Protein 8g, Vit D 0mcg (0% DV), Calcium 40mg (2% DV), Iron 2.7mg (15% DV), Potas. 240mg (6% DV)Banana Vanilla Swirl:
Serv: 1, Serv. size: 1 minicup (152g)
Amount per serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 4g (5% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. Omg (0% DV), Sodium 0mg (0% DV), Total Carb. 51g (19% DV), Fiber 6g (21% DV), Total Sugars 9g (Incl. 4g Added Sugars, 8% DV), Protein 8g, Vit D Omcg (0% DV), Calcium 30mg (2% DV), Iron 2.6mg (15% DV), Potas. 350mg (8% DV)
COMING SOONHappy Culture Coconut Yogurt
Vegan , dairy-free coconut yogurt in two rich flavors, with 9 grams of plant-based pea protein • Allergen-friendly
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Learn more about our Clean Label Standards →
🫐 Wild Berry— Cultured coconut milk, pea protein, sugar, modified corn starch, pectin, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, natural flavor, lemon juice concentrate
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🍮 Cinnamon Vanilla: Cultured coconut milk, pea protein, sugar, modified corn starch, pectin, natural flavor, cinnamon, lemon juice concentrate, vanilla beans
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Ready to bring these to your district? We’d love to send you samples! Submit a request here →
Culinary Enrichment Programs
Unlock passions and nurture palates with our culinary-based enrichments for students of all ages. We offer a turnkey culinary enrichment program that transforms how students from preschool through high school relate to food.
We go beyond just cooking; we use food as a medium to teach STEAM skills, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Our team handles everything from the curriculum to the supplies — all the school needs to provide is the space and the students.
USDA Project Scales
Thanks to a USDA Project SCALES grant, Lunch Bunch is revolutionizing school meals with our new Cherry Sprouted Grain Hand Pie. We’ve partnered with the California Wheat Commission to overcome the traditional supply chain hurdles that usually keep nutrient-dense sprouted grains out of cafeterias.
Supercharged Nutrition: Sprouted grains deliver better digestion, higher antioxidants, lower sugar, and even boosted moods
Local & Sustainable: Sourced from local farms and mills to strengthen community agriculture
Kid-Approved:A cleaner-label, incredibly delicious upgrade to a familiar favorite. Learn more about our Clean Label Standards →
Together, we’re making better-for-you school meals accessible and equitable across California — a delicious, clean-label leap forward for student health and a more resilient local food system.
Beloved by students, trusted by parents
"Yesterday was our last Lunch Bunch cooking class. My son really loved his teachers. He had tears in his eyes as we left. They were great.”
LUNCH BUNCH PARENT
"Non-stop we hear the kiddos talking about cooking class. It’s something that our students really look forward to each week.”
BRIGHTSTAR SCHOOLS
"My son brought home the rainbow smoothie recipe and we made it over the weekend — even made popsicles with what was leftover!”
LUNCH BUNCH PARENT
❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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Lunch Bunch is a culinary brand dedicated to revolutionizing school nutrition, founded by Natasha Case — a mom of two who wanted to transform how children nourish their bodies and minds.
We provide National School Lunch Program (NSLP)-approved food products and culinary enrichment programs for students from preschool through high school.
We also have the Lunch Bunch Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing free or subsidized culinary education to all children.
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Our K-12 school food products are designed to be "better-for-you" options that meet school nutritional standards while remaining delicious and appealing to students. We focus on high-quality ingredients and classic, kid-friendly flavors. Learn more about our Clean Label Standards →
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Yes! All our products are specifically developed for the K-12 space to ensure they meet federal nutrition requirements while providing a superior culinary experience compared to traditional school lunch options.
Interested in bringing Lunch Bunch products to your district? Get in touch — we’d love to send you some samples!
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School administrators can reach out to us directly through our sample request form, contact page, or email support@lunch-bunch.com to learn more about bringing our products to your cafeteria.
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Our Culinary Enrichment Programs cover a wide range of topics, including basic cooking skills, nutrition education, food entrepreneurship, and cultural awareness through global cuisines.
Interested in bringing our program to your students? Reach out for a custom program proposal — we’d love to work with you!
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Our curricula are developed by certified teachers in collaboration with formally trained chefs to ensure the programs are both educationally sound and culinary-focused.
Interested in bringing our program to your students? Reach out for a custom program proposal— we’d love to work with you!
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We offer programming tailored for students from preschool all the way through high school.
Interested in bringing our program to your students? Reach out for a custom program proposal— we’d love to work with you!
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You can check our Culinary Enrichment Programs page for information on current school partners and enrollment opportunities. If we aren't at your school yet, feel free to let your school administration know about us!
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You can help us expand access to culinary education by donating or partnering with our foundation. Visit our Foundation page to learn more about our current initiatives and how you can get involved.
Learn more about our family of products
Lunch Bunch offers NSLP-approved, pre-packaged option that simplifies service for K-12 and college programs.
Ready to bring Lunch Bunch to your district? Get in touch to request samples. Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want some more general info about our product assortment, we’re here to help and can’t wait to partner with you!
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