Fresh Picks Café

Fresh Picks Café A responsible school food service company that serves a variety of nutritious foods every day.

Through our Fresh Picks program, we offer tasty, balanced menu choices that appeal to students while meeting school district, state and USDA nutrition and reporting standards. We prepare our menus on a budget, and whenever possible, with fresh local ingredients from New England suppliers.

April, you were a good one!From earth-grown ingredients to vibrant sushi rolls, this month was all about celebrating wha...
04/30/2026

April, you were a good one!

From earth-grown ingredients to vibrant sushi rolls, this month was all about celebrating what nature gives us. Our Harvest of the Month brought fresh, seasonal flavors front and center, while our Veggabols kept things colorful, nourishing, and full of life!

Here’s to choosing sustainable, eating consciously, and loving every bite along the way. 🌍💚

Build-your-own, comfort food done right 🥔✨Students at in NH got to dig into a loaded potato bar featuring fresh, local...
04/29/2026

Build-your-own, comfort food done right 🥔✨

Students at in NH got to dig into a loaded potato bar featuring fresh, locally sourced potatoes and sweet potatoes—topped with hearty chili, crispy bacon, melty cheese, butter, sour cream, and fresh scallions. Paired with a side of steamed broccoli, it was a perfect balance of cozy and wholesome.

It’s meals like these that bring together flavor, choice, and quality ingredients—supporting local farms while serving up something students truly get excited about. 🌱💚

04/27/2026

Fresh, flavorful, and here to stay 🌱🥗

Our Incredibowls Pop-Up Shop is serving up incredibly delicious grain bowls made with simple, earth-grown ingredients and a focus on sustainability. From the bold Chicken Fiesta Rice Bowl to the Mediterranean Hummus Quinoa Bowl and Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Bowl, every option is crafted to fuel your day the right way.
Good for you, better for the planet 🌍

04/24/2026

From seed to table 🌱

We’re wrapping up our three-part sustainability series with a look inside a thriving produce garden — where earth-grown foods come to life and learning goes far beyond the classroom.

School gardens create hands-on opportunities for students to understand where their food comes from, why it matters, and how small, sustainable choices can make a big impact. 🌍 From planting and harvesting to tasting the results, it’s an experience that grows knowledge, responsibility, and connection.

Here’s to cultivating healthier habits, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future — one garden at a time.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌱

Today we’re celebrating the power of earth-grown foods and the impact of sustainable choices in our cafeterias every single day. From fresh ingredients to mindful sourcing, we’re proud to serve meals that support both student wellness and the health of our planet.

Shoutout to all of our amazing school communities for bringing the energy with their Earth Day celebrations, reminding us that even the smallest actions can grow into something incredible 🌿

Together, we’re planting the seeds for a more sustainable future!

Nothing beats BEETS! 🌱Students at the Bernice A. Ray School in New Hampshire got a fresh introduction to a new harvest f...
04/20/2026

Nothing beats BEETS! 🌱

Students at the Bernice A. Ray School in New Hampshire got a fresh introduction to a new harvest feature at the salad bar, celebrating the power of earth-grown, wholesome foods. From farm to tray, these vibrant beets highlight how nourishing, minimally processed ingredients can fuel growing minds while supporting a more sustainable food system.

By bringing seasonal produce into the cafeteria, we’re not only serving delicious options, we’re helping students connect with where their food comes from, encouraging healthier choices, and supporting a future rooted in sustainability. 🌎🥗

04/16/2026

The learning doesn’t stop in the garden 🌱

From understanding where food comes from to supporting local farms, school gardens are shaping more sustainable habits for the future.

Stay tuned for Part Three in our Sustainability Series!

Fern is 6 months old! 🐄💛What started as a small calf update turned into something so much bigger... connecting students ...
04/14/2026

Fern is 6 months old! 🐄💛

What started as a small calf update turned into something so much bigger... connecting students to agriculture, local farms, and the journey of where our food comes from.

We’re so grateful for our partnership with Discover Dairy and the Adopt a Cow Program, and for Farmer Julie and MacLaflin Farm for bringing Fern’s story to life all year long.

This may be our final update of the year, but the impact and the learning will last far beyond it. 🌱

04/10/2026

Growing more than just food 🌱

School gardens = local food, hands-on learning, and a more sustainable future!

Stay tuned for Part Two!

Nashville heat hit the menu at Mascenic Regional School District in New Hampshire! 🔥🍗The team brought the flavor with ou...
04/08/2026

Nashville heat hit the menu at Mascenic Regional School District in New Hampshire! 🔥🍗

The team brought the flavor with our Nashville Hot Kickin’ Chicken Pop-Up, serving up crispy hot chicken sandwiches with waffle fries, grilled peppers, and fresh tomato salad.

Students couldn’t get enough, calling it their favorite pop-up yet! Smiles all around from a team that delivered big on taste and energy! 🙌

Let's moooo-ve on into Spring!Our adopted cow Fern can't wait for warmer weather, sunny skies, and fresh grass to frolic...
04/06/2026

Let's moooo-ve on into Spring!

Our adopted cow Fern can't wait for warmer weather, sunny skies, and fresh grass to frolic in all season long! What's one thing you are exited to do this spring?

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749 E. Industrial Park Drive
Manchester, NH
03109

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