Founded in 1998 by Gary Davis, E S Foods develops and supplies convenient, nutritious meal solutions for school foodservice and other feeding programs. The Woodbury, New York company pioneered shelf-stable grab-and-go breakfasts, creating its Breakfast BREAKS line and helping bring classroom breakfast to schools. E S Foods also supplies food banks, USDA nutrition programs and community organizations, with a mission centered on feeding hungry children.
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Global Food SolutionsFamily-owned since its founding in 2004, Global Food Solutions grew from a school-focused foodservice business into a New York-based institutional food manufacturer and distributor. It is known for combining an in-house operation with a broad partner network to supply more than 10,000 schools and other institutions, delivering over 100 million food portions each year. The company’s roughly 100,000-square-foot production and cold-storage footprint supports its nationwide reach.BRENTWOOD, NY
Heavenly HARVST FoundationFounded in New York City in 2015 by former Waldorf Astoria executive chef John Doherty, Heavenly HARVST Foundation produces and provides chef-curated, shelf-stable meals to hunger-relief programs. Its ready-to-eat meals are made without preservatives or artificial flavorings, designed to offer substantial nutrition and dignity to families who may lack reliable access to food or a full kitchen. The 501(c)(3) says it has distributed more than 500,000 meals nationwide, including through disaster-relief and children’s programs.MANHATTAN, NY
Multitude FoodsBorn during the COVID-19 school shutdowns, West Virginia-based Multitude Foods packages USDA-compliant boxed meals for students and seniors across the state. Founded by Russell Bailey and his daughter Kayla Bailey, the company draws on more than 30 years of food-service experience and uses almost exclusively West Virginia-made and distributed products. Its shelf-stable meal boxes reach school districts and 40 senior centers, while its discreet backpack program helps students facing food insecurity.BUCKHANNON, WV
Innovation Food ServicesFounded by chef Thomas Lane as Red’s Catering in 2002, Innovation Food Services now prepares scratch-cooked meals for schools, childcare centers, senior programs and other community settings across Northeast Ohio. The Twinsburg company produces more than 6,000 meals a day, with menus shaped by its executive chef and registered dietitian and ingredients sourced from local partners. Its On-Call Meal Solutions division extends that work to remote and summer learners by shipping fresh meals directly to students’ homes.TWINSBURG, OH