About No Junk

When my family and I moved from Denmark to the U.S. in 1989, I brought with me a deep love of good food and a strong belief that meals should be homemade, nourishing, and shared. Like many Danes, I grew up valuing real ingredients and simple, honest cooking. I’ve always been a bit of a foodie, and nothing makes me happier than feeding others — especially kids.

In 1991, I was asked to take over the lunch program at a Seattle-based school. Although I had a background in catering, I had never worked with school food before. So I approached it the way I cooked for my own three children: from scratch, using fresh ingredients, and with a focus on what kids actually want to eat.

In Denmark, school lunches are built around whole grains, protein-rich spreads, hearty rye bread, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s not just about health — it’s about creating a joyful, lifelong relationship with food. That philosophy became the heart of No Junk.

Everything we serve is made from scratch, using quality ingredients and plenty of heart. When I started No Junk Inc. all those years ago, my mission was simple: to make food that kids actually want to eat — and that parents can feel good about. That mission still guides everything we do today. We’re not chasing trends or trying to reinvent the wheel — we just believe that good food, made with care, has the power to make school days a little brighter.

Bente Oestergaard

CEO & Founder, No Junk Inc.

No Junk is on a mission to fuel learning and support healthy habits

FOOD OPTIONS

HUMMUS BOX OR BISTRO BOX

Organic Hummus, Mini Carrots, Stacy’s Pita Chips

Uncrustable PJ Sandwich, String Cheese, Pretzels, Go Gurt, Fruit Snack

$7.95

TODAY’S HOT MEAL

Made from scratch with the best ingredients

$7.95

PASTA BAR

Plain Pasta with choice of marinara sauce, creamy Alfredo sauce, pesto, or plan with option of fresh shredded parmesan and garlic toast

$7.95

TODAY’S HOT SANDWICH

With warm Kettle chips

$7.95

TODAY’S BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

Organic Protein Powder (on side $ 2.25)

$4.50

PIZZA

Cheese pizza, Pepperoni Pizza

$6.95

SALADS – WRAPS

Chicken Caesar Salad – Caesar Salad – Today’s Special Wrap

$7.95

TODAY’S HOT SAVORY

$7.95

HOT BREAKFAST

Made from scratch with the best ingredients

$6.50

FRUIT CUPS

Fresh made fruit cups

$4.50

BEVERAGES

Assorted Drinks $ 1.75 - $ 2.95

EZ School Pay

How does it work at Eastside Catholic School?

At Eastside Catholic, there are no pre-orders. Students can purchase breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks in the cafeteria anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. We do not accept cash. All purchases are made by entering the student’s ID number on a keypad at the register.

How do I set up an account at Eastside Catholic School?

Cashless Cafeteria – Account Setup Required

Please be advised that we do not accept cash.

To enable your child to make purchases in the cafeteria, a lunch account must be set up in advance.

Kindly contact office@nojunk-goodfood.com to obtain a student ID and receive detailed instructions on how to set up the account.

References

From Schools and Parents

We are proud of what we do. Our concept builds on convenience for all parties. Here are just a few comments from some of our customers

Thank you for your work. You are the best food service with whom I have worked over my 25 years in administration.

Maureen Blum
Head of School St. Benedict, Seattle

The smell of fresh baked bread and cookies, the taste of Salmon Chowder or other soups, the sight of homemade pizza, fresh fruit and salad and a multitude of other healthy options greet our students each and everyday. Like one of our Seniors said, “No Junk has brought their “A” game this year”.

I believe that No Junk Inc. is a great option to the deep fat fried fast food world that we live in today.

Jeff Rodenburg
Dean of Students Eastside Catholic High School.

Last night, Ryan, my kindergartener told me that I was a good cook but not as good as the people who make his lunch.

Shane Pierard
St. John Parent

Don’t tell our students, but even when they think they’re eating “junk food”, No Junk secretly offers them a healthier version than they’ll get anywhere else. I have been impressed with their healthy versions of common foods kids like to eat.

Ken Fox
Director of Facilities, Eastside Catholic School

I am thrilled with the food and service No Junk-Good Food has brought to my daughter’s school, St. Benedict. I had assumed that my daughter Avery couldn’t eat the meals served due to her food intolerance.

So, at first, I continued to pack her lunch. It took me months to figure out how to feed her well after her dietary restrictions were diagnosed and I didn’t expect a food service to modify its meals for her dietary challenges.

One day I was in the cafeteria and asked the Chef “I’m sure you aren’t able to accommodate a gluten and dairy sensitivity, are you?” To my surprise and delight the response was “Absolutely, we can do that”. Since that day, No Junk has gone above and beyond to make sure my daughter has a healthy, delicious meal every day.

No Junk has far exceeded my expectations of an onsite food service. I have been grateful how they have worked thoughtfully with my daughter and I. Avery is so happy to eat meals with her classmates and loves the food. I love the peace of mind it gives me knowing she is eating healthy food she enjoys

Shawn Sutton
St. Benedict Mother.

Thank you for creating such wonderful lunches for the kids at Eastside Catholic School. Ben is our last child in high school and the only one out of our 3 boys who continually raves about how good your lunches are as well as being reasonably priced. His older brothers went to a different high school. Keep up the good work!

Marguerit
Eastside Catholic Parent

Dear No Junk Inc,

I am loving the hot lunch. My Favorite food so far is the quesadillas. I have been thinking about how hard you have been working to make the lunch and bring it to us. It is great that it is so easy to order and so fun.

All of the foods are my favorite and it is very good. I hope you enjoy making hot lunch for us at St. Francis. I think everyone that ordered hot lunch loves it, and I know I do. It was sad when there was not a hot lunch, but now we are all happy because you are here.

St. Francis Student

St. Benedict School had been searching for a hot lunch provider for our school for several years — we wanted someone that would serve our children healthy, (mostly) organic, kid-friendly food at a reasonable price. Most companies promised healthy and organic but then went to the ‘big box’ stores and simply purchased heat and serve items.

No Junk is exactly what we were looking for! No short-cuts, prepackaged or frozen food here —their friendly, smiling chefs are on site every morning cooking/chopping and creating meals that all our kids love! Even better, parents love them too! The price is right (I can’t purchase sack lunch items for my 3 kids for less than the price I pay for a hot, healthy lunch!), the guilt of not packing a lunch from home is gone knowing that they are getting a wonderful meal at school, and they are trying new foods that they would never eat if mom or dad made it at home.

My son will only eat the Alfredo sauce from No Junk—he thinks it’s the best he’s ever had! I especially like the “Menu Planner” part of No Junk—we can print out the menu at home and order meals online for just a day or even the entire month—definitely a bonus for busy parents!

I am happy that our school’s finally found a company that realizes school lunches can be both kid and parent approved!

Katie Cowden
St Benedict School parent

Food For Thought

It is no secret that nutritional food is important for the health and development of children. But the significant impact it has daily and on their future has become more and more evident throughout the years in numerous studies, which we also see from our own experience in working with school food.

Cognitive development

Students who regularly consume a balanced breakfast have been found to perform 17.5% better on math tests and show improvements in cognitive performance, according to a study published in the “Journal of School Health.”

Social and emotional wellbeing

According to a study published in “Public Health Nutrition,” students who regularly consumed fruits and vegetables had higher school attendance rates and were more likely to participate in extracurricular activities, as well as lower odds of experiencing emotional and behavioral problems. Studies have also shown that sharing meals with others can strengthen social bonds, reduce stress, and improve mental health.

Behavior and concentration

Nutrient-rich foods, especially those containing complex carbohydrates and proteins, help stabilize blood sugar levels, leading to consistent energy levels throughout the day. This can improve students’ ability to concentrate and stay focused during lessons.

Eating habits

A study published in “Pediatrics” found that children who were exposed to a variety of fruits and vegetables early in life were more likely to continue consuming these foods as they grew older.

About No Junk

MENU

FOOD OPTIONS

HUMMUS BOX OR BISTRO BOX

TODAY’S HOT MEAL

PASTA BAR

TODAY’S HOT SANDWICH

TODAY’S BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

PIZZA

SALADS – WRAPS

TODAY’S HOT SAVORY

HOT BREAKFAST

FRUIT CUPS

BEVERAGES

Assorted Drinks $ 1.75 - $ 2.95

EZ School Pay

References

From Schools and Parents

Food For Thought