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​K-12 School & Cafeteria Food Service

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​Healthy Students, Healthy Future

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!

Fresh New Zee Zees® Landing SY 22/23

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.

Zee Zees Takes Allergies Seriously

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 9 allergens:

  • Nut free (peanut & tree nut)
  • Wheat free
  • Egg free
  • Soy free
  • Milk free
  • Sesame free
  • Gluten free
  • Artificial coloring free
  • Fish & shellfish free
Download our Zee Zees Allergen Index

Child Nutrition Program Flexibility

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:

  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
  • Co-mingled Pre-K
  • At-Risk After-school
  • School Breakfast Program (SBP)
  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • After School Snack
  • Seamless Summer Option (SSO)
  • Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)(SSO)
Download our Zee Zees Child Nutrition Program Guide

National Food Group provides a wide array of items that support critical Kindergarten to 12th Grade school food service initiatives, such as:

  • MyPlate reimbursable meal contributions
  • Smart Snack Options
  • Breakfast in the classroom (BIC)
  • Grab and Go friendly options
  • Summer feeding items
  • Nut free and allergy free options

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.  

Commodity Processing With National Food Group

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:

  • Freedom to place orders on your schedule, from single orders to the entire year
  • Commodity offerings that suit a school’s needs
  • Front load ordering once the USDA purchase is verified
  • Minimized time from diversion to production
  • New product development to help schools utilize their hard to use commodities
  • 100% guarantee on your products
  • Fee-for-Service and Net-Off-Invoice option
Learn more about our Commodity Processing food program

Why Work With National Food Group?

  • Single point of contact for multiple product categories
  • USDA commodity regulations expertise
  • National distribution - (direct and distributors)
  • Products specifically formulated for K12 requirements
  • Ability to mix and match items to meet small minimums
  • NSLP nutritional requirement expertise
  • Student testing & branded promotional material

Let's Collaborate!

Our team works hard, plays hard, and lives our core values everyday. Interested in working With National Food Group? Contact Us Today

Industry Partner

National Food Group is proud to support the K12 industry and associations as active an member of national associations, including:

SNA School Nutrition Association

SNA School Nutrition Association

ACDA American Commodity Distribution Association

ACDA American Commodity Distribution Association

SNF School Nutrition Foundation

School Nutrition Foundation

 

CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program

CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program

 

Click here for a full list of our association partnerships

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Zee Zees Foodservice Nutritional Guide

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Market Testimonials

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.
Vicki from Kentucky (K-12)
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.
Charlene from Arizona (K-12)
Great Service and Awesome products!
Barbara from New York (K-12)
Easiest of all processors to work with. Great group of people!
Patty in Arkansas (K-12)
Easy ordering, cost saving, great service.
Jane from Virginia (K-12)
Anyone you talk to us always very helpful!
Lynne from Missouri (K-12)
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.
Wendy from Arkansas (K12)
National Food Group is a wonderful company to work with. They deliver the goods and provide excellent customer service.
Susan from New York (K-12)
Shayna is the most effective, kind, and efficient rep I have ever worked with in my 7+ years. She is the reason I order from Zee Zees, aside from it being a great product!
Chelsea from Oregon (K-12)

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