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K-12 Schools

Spec-Ready. CN-Labeled. Trusted.

A top-3 protein supplier to America’s schools. We make K-12-compliant proteins and handhelds — CN-labeled, spec-ready, and built for the realities of school nutrition programs — feeding millions of students every week.

Don Lee Farms taco enchiladas for K-12 school meal programs

Built for School Nutrition

Award-WinningHonored with the 2023 Urban School Food Alliance Award for raising the bar on school meals.
Top-3 Protein SupplierOne of the largest protein suppliers to U.S. schools, feeding millions of students every week.
CN-Labeled & Spec-ReadyCrediting documentation and K-12-compliant formats built for your menu cycles.
Better-for-Kids ProteinsLow sodium and whole-grain options, chicken raised without antibiotics, and plant-based choices.

Trusted in K-12, By the Numbers

Top3
Protein Supplier to K-12 Schools
2023
Urban School Food Alliance Award
2
Company-Owned Facilities · CA & TX
1982
Family-Owned Since

Trusted by Districts Nationwide

Serving hundreds of districts across the country, including:

Urban School Food Alliance Los Angeles Unified School District San Diego Unified School District New York City Department of Education Houston Independent School District Dallas Independent School District The School District of Palm Beach County Austin Independent School District
Our Craft

Charbroiled. Slow-cooked. Family-made.

Our Story
Ways To Serve

From KitchenTo Cafeteria

Cafeteria-ready in minutes. A few favorite ways to put Don Lee Farms on the tray.

Double stack cheeseburger
01 · Stack & Melt

Double Stack Cheeseburger

Two flame-grilled patties, double cheese, toasted bun, a lunchroom favorite kids line up for.

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Taco enchiladas baked and sauced
02 · Bake & Serve

Taco Enchiladas

Our Tacos smothered in red sauce and melty cheese, then baked, a hearty, crowd-feeding favorite.

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Pizza burgers topped pizza-style
03 · Cafeteria Favorite

Pizza Burgers

Two charbroiled patties stacked pizza-style with pepperoni, marinara and melted cheese, the burger kids ask for by name.

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Texas toast patty melt on griddled bread
04 · On the Griddle

Texas Toast Patty Melt

Flame-grilled patties, melted cheese, griddled Texas toast, a warm, hearty lunch line classic.

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Our Brands

The FamilyOf Brands

Don Lee Farms® is the brand found at club and retail. Find our other brands, including CrispUps®, at a store near you.

CrispUps®

Premium fillings. Handmade. Crispy in minutes. Loaded handhelds made for the air fryer.

Crunch In Minutes

The Smashed Griller

Double-stacked, craft-style smashed patties with crispy edges, diner energy from the freezer aisle.

Smashed To Order

The Backyard Griller

Flame-grilled classics built for the everyday cookout, generous, dependable, and ready in minutes.

Grill Marks Included

Foldovers

Slow-cooked proteins, folded by hand into warm bread, real, visible protein and melty goodness.

Folded By Hand
Get In Touch

Let’s Talk K-12

Menu planning, CN labels, samples, or a catalog request? Send us a note and our team will get back to you.