DIY Meal Packing Events

With your help, lunch bag by lunch bag, we can end hunger among preschool-aged children in Houston.

Hosting your own meal packing event is a great way to directly support children facing hunger and we are so thankful for your partnership.

Watch this quick video from our Chief Programs and Operations Officer, John Day, for answers to 2 questions:

  1. What do I put in the lunches?
  2. How do I set up my meal packing event?

We believe these tips will help make your meal packing event smooth and efficient. If you have any more questions, feel free to email john@kidsmealsinc.org.

*We kindly request that you refrain from sealing the bags or incorporating any potetial choking hazards (such as glitter) for decoration.

WHAT GOES IN THE BAG?

Our mission is to deliver free AND nutritious meals to hungry children! That’s why we’ve created this idea list with healthy shelf-stable examples for the lunches.

To build balanced and healthy lunches, each bag you pack must include one from each category:

Protein

Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Crackers
Jerky
Tuna Packs
Shelf-Stable Chicken Salad

Fruit

Fruit Cups
Applesauce
100% Fruit Snacks
Dried Fruit
Apple Chips

Snack

Whole Wheat Crackers
Skinny Pop
Pretzels
Granola Bars

Drink

Small Water Bottle (8oz)
Shelf-Stable Milk Box
100% Juice