National Food Group supplies a variety of nutritious items to K-12 schools across the nation. We fuel the next generation with healthy food for kids that also makes the most of your school food program's budget!
In 2016, we launched Zee Zees individually wrapped snacks to encourage participation in schools and to make it more fun for kids. Unique flavors, colorful packaging, and fun characters that helped schools across the nation brighten up student trays and provide delicious, nutritious options for students of all ages. In 2022, We’ve done our homework to provide a fresh new look that will help drive participation and get your students excited about Zee Zees better-for-you snacks all over again. Updated packaging on all of our Zee Zees products and a refreshed website landing throughout SY 22/23.
Search no further! Zee Zees offers allergen-friendly products that students will rave about. We’ve made it easy to find snacks that are perfect for your needs – just check our list to see which items are free of the top 8 allergens:
We have just what you need, no matter which child Nutrition Program (CNP) you operate. Meal pattern requirements vary, and it can be difficult to find the perfect product to fill the gap in your menu. But never fear, National Food Group is here! We strive to offer food items that fit into various CNPs:
National Food Group provides a wide array of items that support critical Kindergarten to 12th Grade school food service initiatives, such as:
As a school food distributor, our mission is to provide our K-12 customers with creative food solutions while building long-lasting relationships. With our Commodity Processing, Always Available®, and Opportunity Buys®, programs, we are sure to have a program that meets your needs, including for cafeteria dining and contactless dining plans.
National Food Group strives to provide healthy, nutritious and affordable food products for the nation’s children. We help K-12 schools benefit from the USDA commodity program by adding value to raw, hard-to-use, donated food. We take pride in sharing our expertise to help schools navigate the process, set up appropriate contracts and fulfill them by manufacturing and delivering single-serving products to be used in food service programs. Benefits include:
Our team works hard, plays hard, and lives our core values everyday. Interested in working With National Food Group? Contact Us Today
National Food Group is proud to support the K12 industry and associations as active an member of national associations, including:
SNA School Nutrition Association
ACDA American Commodity Distribution Association
School Nutrition Foundation
CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program
Click here for a full list of our association partnerships
I think what sets National Food Group apart from others is the unique variety of items, I can find what I need for NSLP and Summer Feeding.
I have always had an excellent working relationship with National Food Group. Their delivery and billing are always right on the mark. I seem to be able to can find things there that I cannot find anywhere else. They are always willing to send samples and offers of items that need clearing out. I have gotten some really good deals for items we use.
Great Service and Awesome products!
Easiest of all processors to work with. Great group of people!
Easy ordering, cost saving, great service.
Anyone you talk to us always very helpful!
I commodity processed applesauce cups and fruit cups with National food group. I have had no issues and my representative was easy to work with.
National Food Group is a wonderful company to work with. They deliver the goods and provide excellent customer service.