As many students head back to campuses this fall, their lives will likely feel unfamiliar. Similarly, many organizations and proprietors will be opening cafeterias and quick-serve restaurants—with social distancing in mind—but dining services will still look very different. Students will need additional options to prepare meals in their rooms or have options to grab and go.

Keeping students healthy will be of the utmost importance, so offering a variety of healthy options they can take with them, or easily prepare in their rooms or apartments, will be critical for food-service operations to maintain revenue streams.

Seafood is a nutrient-rich protein source. Tuna and salmon are excellent sources of vitamin D, B vitamins and the antioxidant selenium. All are nutrients that are important for maintaining health and supporting the immune system.

StarKist^® offers many options, products and recipes that can assist you in planning for the fall semester.

• Open a grab-and-go retail store
  • A selection of wraps and sandwiches, with fruit on the side
  • Boxed salads with tuna or salmon pouches
    • Try our Korean BBQ Tuna Salad or Southwestern Tuna Salad
    • Try one of our many salads in a cup (like a jar salad, but for grab and go!)
  • StarKist’s NEW Tuna Creations Microwaveables would be ideal for a retail store
    • Lean protein, with vegetables and hearty grains
    • Can be eaten heated or unheated!
• Boxed hot meals that can easily be reheated in dorm rooms
  • Casseroles—our Tuna, Spinach and Artichoke Casserole or Chipotle Tuna Mac and Cheese are easy to reheat
  • Pasta dishes or rice bowls—easy to package and chill for eating later
  • Pizza and flatbreads—can be reheated or eaten cold
• Pantry staples packaged together for a quick meal
  • Macaroni and cheese cups, a pouch of tuna and a can of mixed vegetables
    • An easy meal
    • A protein boost with vegetables
  • Tortillas, cheese and sliced chicken, or a pouch of chicken
    • Make a quick taco, wrap or quesadilla
    • Add a sauce to drizzle over the top
    • Add a piece of fruit for a healthy side
  • Individual rice cups with a single-serve pouch of Tuna or Salmon Creations; mix in dried fruit, nuts or seeds
  • At-home taco kits or lettuce wraps

There are numerous options for healthy food choices that meet every student’s needs during this unique time. We are here to help!