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Kids in school need healthy food to perform at their best. Fresh n’ Lean recently made a donation that will cover unpaid lunch debt for Riverside students.

Fresh N’ Lean is the nation’s largest organic meal delivery service. Our tasty, chef-prepared cuisine is always fresh and never frozen, and we offer five convenient meal plans: Protein+, Keto, Paleo, Standard Vegan and Low-Carb Vegan. Choose Fresh N’ Lean for affordable nutrition, delivered to your doorstep. 

Eating healthy is important at any age, especially so for children.

As part of the #freshstart campaign, Fresh n’ Lean recently contributed $10,000 to the Riverside Unified School District’s Nutrition Services Department to cover unpaid lunch debt for 90 students.

The Nutrition Services Department prioritizes healthy meal options that are locally sourced. All of the California school district’s elementary schools feature salad bars that vary by site, season, and availability, giving students an opportunity to develop lifelong healthy eating habits at a young age.

“School meal programs like the one at Riverside Unified School District are vital to providing nourishing meal options to students who might otherwise be at risk of going hungry,” said Fresh n’ Lean co-CEO Thomas Asseo. “The right diet is key for physical and mental growth, and it helps students do their best in the classroom. The company is happy to support growing kids and help with their school lunch debt”

While the school receives funding from state and federal sources, the school meals program must be self-sustaining in order to continue, said Essie Vargas, Account Supervisor for the district’s Nutrition Services Department.

“Our goal is to make wholesome, nutritious, and tasty meals available to all school children, with the expectation that families that can afford to contribute will pay for their children’s meals,” Vargas said.

Fresh n’ Lean’s donation will be applied to unpaid balances at the end of the school year.

The school district’s efforts reinforce Fresh n’ Lean’s mission to ensure that hearty, nourishing meals are available for everyone.

Fresh n’ Lean’s #freshstart initiative is committed to helping people discover, implement and maintain a proper diet to help them achieve their goals in 2020. For more information on making your own #freshstart in 2020, check out Fresh n’ Lean on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Fresh N’ Lean began in 2010, founded by a then-18-year-old Laureen Asseo. More than a decade later, Asseo has been named to Forbes’ annual “30 under 30” list.

Fresh N’ Lean is the nation’s largest organic meal delivery service. Our tasty, chef-prepared cuisine is always fresh and never frozen, and we offer five convenient meal plans: Protein+, Keto, Paleo, Standard Vegan and Low-Carb Vegan. Choose Fresh N’ Lean for affordable nutrition, delivered to your doorstep. 

I didn’t begin Fresh n’ Lean in 2010 with the goal of getting personal attention — my sole focus was helping people live healthier, more convenient lives.

I was an 18-year-old college student with a dream. A decade later, it’s so humbling to be named to Forbes’ ninth annual “30 Under 30” list in the Food & Drink category — an honor that reinforces Fresh n’ Lean’s efforts to lead a healthy eating revolution and redefine fast food.

This wouldn’t have happened without the contributions of Fresh n’ Lean’s employees who’ve helped to make the company such a special place to work.

I was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 nominees and 97 finalists. The judges relied on financial data and taste-testing, and considered each company’s story when making their selections.

One of the judges, Milk Bar CEO and Founder Christina Tosi, described the selection process in a video accompanying the release of the “30 Under 30” list: “Is what they’re doing special? Is it new? Is it something that’s compelling? Is it a responsible business? Is it doing something that’s bigger than just making something delicious for you or me to grab and take home?”

Those questions get to the heart of Fresh n’ Lean’s mission to give everyone access to high-quality organic meals, no matter their location or socioeconomic status — to bring healthy food to everyone’s doorstep or local store.

We’ve continued that mission while experiencing steady growth without the help of outside capital. The one-bedroom apartment made way for a 55,000 square foot facility. We’ve also developed a wider variety of meals to accommodate Keto, Paleo, animal protein and plant-based diets.

It’s empowering to help people think differently about their meals and recognize that fast food doesn’t need to be full of trans fats and refined carbs. Fast food can also be healthy and tasty and serve as fuel to help you live your best life.

Fresh n’ Lean has shipped 7.2 million meals during the past decade. That’s 7.2 million healthy decisions and 7.2 million attempts for someone to make the most of their day.

So many people have contributed to Fresh n’ Lean’s success, and I look at the “30 Under 30” designation as a reaffirmation of all that we’ve accomplished.

Here’s to Fresh n’ Lean’s first decade of redefining fast food — and our continued efforts to lead a healthy eating revolution.

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