Scratch-made, USDA-compliant meals and welcoming cafeterias that support health, learning, and program growth
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Genuine Foods partners with public schools, charter networks, after-school, and year-round and summer camp programs to deliver full-service food service management rooted in scratch-made meals, USDA compliance, and tailored kitchen operations.
We don’t just meet standards, we build compliance into the culture with transparent, audit-ready systems.

We reimagine cafeterias as welcoming spaces where students feel safe, seen, and excited to eat.

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Our approach combines student-inspired menus and Genuine Moments Hospitality Training to boost participation, strengthen finances, and fuel learning.
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Scratch-made, culturally-inspired meals served with care can increase participation by up to 20% in the first year.
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Programs aligned with your school, budget, and federal requirements.
Support for transitions from heat-and-serve and vended service
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Available in select markets as unitized or bulk options

Grab-and-go, family-style dining, snacks and supper service, and camp programs
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Aligned with federal and local requirements

Programs with community-based partnerships
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Explore our K-12 and camp program case studies to learn how institutions like yours have increased participation, improved food quality, and created stronger student experiences.

Our Genuine Moments training creates stigma-free cafeterias where staff engage students with warmth and respect. That hospitality drives higher participation and program success.
We adapt to your infrastructure – from on-site kitchens, to commissary models-including support for year-round and summer camp programs.
Scratch-made meals boost participation, nutrition, and community pride.
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Administrators gain confidence knowing every dollar improves finances and the student experience.
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Every plate has the power to change a life. Together, we can build a K-12 program that reflects your district’s values, lifts participation, and creates welcoming cafeterias.
Whether you’re exploring new foodservice partners, shifting from in-house operations, or wanting to launch
scratch-made service — we’re ready to help.