Lunch CrewEvening + morning

Tonight’s prep.
Tomorrow’s lunch.

Prepare the food tonight. Finish the bag just before leaving.

Child / lunch forDay

Tonight

Confirm tomorrow’s lunch and any school restrictions.
Wash and dry the lunchbox, containers and utensils.
Prepare the cold main and suitable produce; refrigerate them in closed food containers.
Portion crackers or other dry foods separately.
Freeze the cold packs.
Set out clean, dry supplies and a reminder for any missing item.

Just before
leaving

Check that you are packing the correct child’s lunch.
Add the refrigerated food to the lunch bag.
Add two cold sources, such as frozen gel packs, and close the insulated bag.
Add dry foods, drink and utensils.
Prepare and safely pack any hot main.
Check lids and put the bag with the school things.
My reminder for the morning

Keep perishable foods refrigerated at 40°F or below. “Packed last night” does not extend a use-by date or restart the storage time of leftovers.