lunch break These companies remove “preparing lunch” from your to-do list. Delivering healthy eats directly to homes, these subscription box services offer moms and dads a lunch break: NURTURE LIFE
Co-founder Jennifer Chow wants her Chicago-based company to do exactly as its name suggests. Prioritizing organic and locally sourced ingredients, menu options include chicken meatballs with pasta and veggies, and mac ‘n’ cheese with cauliflower. Starting at $10.40 for five meals for ages 4-8; $12.40 for 14 and older, nurturelife.com
BOX’D EATS
Use Your Noodle and the Hail, Caesar Wrap sandwich are just two options that CEO Rachel Ball offers with this Washington, D.C.-based lunch delivery service. Parents can have these creatively named meals — along with “garnish” notes of encouragement — delivered three times a week. $6.99 per meal, boxdeats.com
PROVIDED BY THE COMPANIES
RED APPLE
Boston-area parents can order healthy salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and more delivered to their homes. Founder Lisa Farrell promotes healthy, balanced eating, according to the company’s website. Lunches offer a main entree and your choice of fruit, veggie and treat. $7 for small meals; $9 for large meals, redapplelunch.com
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