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Say hello to fresh, wholesome lunches — and goodbye to last-minute meal prep — with Packed.

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Get your student excited about lunchtime again with a Packed subscription.

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If you’re anything like us, you’re prioritizing convenience this year — and this local service is making the hustle and bustle of getting the kiddos ready for school a whole lot easier for parents in Fayette County.

Packed is a subscription-based service designed to take the stress out of meal planning by delivering wholesome, kid-approved lunches directly to your door every Sunday.

Let’s unpack the details

Each week, Packed provides three or more individually prepared lunches, designed specifically for K-8 students and crafted with locally sourced ingredients. With an emphasis on kid-friendly flavors, each meal is freshly made with minimal preservatives and packed with nutrition.

Did we mention lunches are guaranteed fresh throughout the week? Toss them into a backpack, lunchbox, or anywhere in between for a hassle-free, nutritious meal anytime.

Packed lunch options

Packed meals provide students with a unique opportunity to create their custom combinations of entrée selections and sides from a menu inspired by both local and global flavors.

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Some menu highlights include:

  • Beef fiesta bowl
  • Veggie lo mein
  • Super crunch salad
  • Turkey sandwich
  • Saucy noodles
  • And more

We’ve got our eyes on the sun butter bites from the featured collection.

The best part? Packed offers options for various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free choices. Parents can easily filter selections to meet their family’s unique needs.

Packed lunches: Veggie lo mein, pesto pasta, and yogurt parfait

Packed lunches are constructed fresh with wholesome ingredients to provide a balanced and tasty meal full of veggies, fruits, proteins, and more to fuel students through their busy days.

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A recipe for success

  1. Build your Packed plan | Set up your personalized lunch subscription by Friday at 8 a.m. EST to receive your first delivery on Sunday — fully stocked and ready to go.
  2. Tailor your selections | Easily customize your meals, add or remove options, skip weeks, or pause/cancel your subscription at any time for ultimate flexibility.
  3. Enjoy hassle-free lunches | With meals delivered right to your door, you (and your littles) can start the school week with fresh, delicious lunches in your fridge.

Not only does Packed make lunch prep easy, but it also supports local food producers — helping to keep our community strong.

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