How The Wholesome Box Works
Our monthly lunchbox kits provide you with everything you need to create healthy, wholesome school lunches for your little ones.
Discover the Wholesome Box Lunchbox Kit
Each lunchbox kits includes two wholesome recipes (one savoury, one sweet) and the ingredients to create two delicious offerings for your child’s school lunchbox. The kit also includes enough snacks for the month and some encouraging words of affirmation to include with your little one’s lunch.
Choose Your Box
Dietary Requirements
Customise your lunchbox dietary requirements by selecting from our 3 options - regular, gluten-free or dairy-free.
Ingredients
Enjoy a selection of delicious and nutritious snacks to build your little one’s lunchbox in each kit. Each kit also comes with all the ingredients you need to create the recipes, minus a couple of ‘from the pantry’ items such as baking powder, etc.
Subscription Options
Choose from flexible subscription plans that suit your needs and schedule. You can purchase a one-off box, 6-month subscription or 12-month subscription (biggest saving).
Box Size
The perfect sized lunchbox for your child’s appetite. Each box is enough for one primary school aged child* for the month, though many parents choose to split the contents among more siblings.
*Based on general intake recommendations. Subject to size of child and differences between different children’s appetites.
Separately Purchase Perishables
Perishable items such as fruit, veggies and dairy are not included in the box and you will need to purchase them separately from your supermarket.
What's Inside Our Monthly Kits
Each month, our kits are carefully curated with a variety of wholesome and delicious lunchbox options for children. See below an example of what you can expect to see in our kits each month.
main
Grains and protein to grow new cells, repair the body and supply energy for growing children.
fun & education
The information and resources you need to create delicious and nutritious lunchboxes for your little one, plus some words of affirmation for their lunchbox each day.
snack
Discover a range of wholesome and delicious snacks that are perfect for on-the-go munching.
sweet
Wholesome and refined sugar-free sweet treats that will nourish your little one’s brain and body.
All you then do is add fruit, veg and dairy to complete your little one’s wholesome lunchbox.
The Wholesome Lunchbox Formula: Building a School Lunchbox Around Wholesome Food Choices.
At The Wholesome Box, we understand the challenges faced by time-poor parents when it comes to providing healthy and delicious lunch options for their children. That's why we've developed the Wholesome Lunchbox Formula, a simple and effective way to build a nutritious school lunchbox. By combining grains, protein, dairy, fruit, veggies and healthy fats, our formula ensures that every lunchbox is packed with the essential nutrients growing children need. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to wholesome lunches!
Tips for Building a Wholesome Lunchbox
Involve Your Children
By involving your children in this process, it will create excitement and understanding for them which will increase the chances of them eating all their yummy food.
Keep it simple
Simplify your lunchbox prep by focusing on a few key, nutrient-dense items. Opt for whole grains, lean proteins, and a variety of colorful fruits and veggies. Keeping it simple not only saves you time but also ensures that your child enjoys a well-balanced and easy-to-eat meal.
Keep it all bite-sized
Make lunchtime more enjoyable by transforming it into a delightful assortment of bite-sized treats. Mini sandwiches, fruit slices, and small portions of snacks cater to your child's smaller appetite and make their lunchbox an enticing array of flavours and textures.
Fresh is best
Prioritise fresh, seasonal produce to enhance the nutritional value of your child's lunchbox. Fresh fruits, crisp veggies, and other unprocessed goodies provide essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to your child's overall well-being.
Think whole foods
Build a lunchbox around whole, unprocessed foods. Opt for whole grain bread, natural nut butter, and fresh, homemade treats. Wholefoods not only contribute to your child's energy levels but also foster healthy eating habits from a young age.
Eat the rainbow
Add a burst of color to your child's lunchbox by incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables. Eating the rainbow ensures a diverse range of nutrients, making each meal both visually appealing and nutritionally rich.
Create Grab & Go boxes
Simplify lunchtime routines by preparing grab-and-go boxes filled with nutritious snacks. These pre-portioned, convenient options make it easy for your child to select a well-rounded assortment of goodies for their daily meals.
Keep it fun
Infuse creativity and excitement into your child's lunchbox by incorporating fun shapes, colors, and themes. Engage their imagination with playful presentations and quirky combinations, turning each meal into an enjoyable adventure.
Tips for Building a Wholesome Lunchbox
Creating Your Grab & Go Boxes for the Fridge
Chop up your produce at the start of the week to create Grab & Go fruit and veggie boxes for the fridge. This makes it easy to build your lunchboxes around our Wholesome Lunchbox Formula. You’ve already got your main, sweet and snacks with our kit, now just add your fruit, veg and dairy from the fridge!
Discover Our Wholesome Lunchbox Options
Explore delicious and nourishing lunchbox options for your family.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about The Wholesome Box and our products and services.
You would have received an email from us when you first purchased your subscription with details on how to manage your subscription via Stripe. You can refer back to this email or visit https://stripe.com/au to login and manage your subscription. Alternatively, you can contact us at hello@thewholesomebox.com.au
Yes, your subscription will auto-renew until you cancel, except for one-off box purchases. Subscriptions renew on the same date of each month from your original purchase date. If you don’t want your subscription to auto-renew, please cancel before the renew date via your Stripe account.
When you purchased your first subscription you would have received an email from us with details to access your customer portal via Stripe. Please refer back to this email to access your subscription account or visit https://stripe.com/au to login and cancel your subscription. Alternatively, you can email us at hello@thewholesomebox.com.au
We don’t offer refunds on our lunchbox kits for change of mind. If you receive a product that is incorrect or damaged, please email us at hello@thewholesomebox.com.au.
We direct debit your chosen payment method each month before your box is sent.
If your little one has more than one dietary concern, please email us directly at hello@thewholesomebox.com.au and we can assist with your request or simply add a note to your order when you complete checkout.
We offer dairy-free and gluten-free options for our boxes. If your little one is egg or nut-free, we try to include swaps with each recipe to ensure there are options for all families.
Boxes are shipped via Australia Post and will be sent out on the same business day of your original order day every month unless another date is specifically requested.
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