Does this look like your break room?
Help support your employees' healthy lifestyles by requesting all food donations be healthy.
Video Clip: Avoid Food Dumping
Encourage Healthy Donations from Employees
Creating a "No Food Dumping Policy" to hinder employees from bringing in unhealthy food donations.
Encourage Healthy Donations from Vendors
It's not uncommon to find left over birthday cake, Halloween Candy, half eaten pumpkin pies, and boxes of chocolates in your company's break rooms. Encourage vendor's donations be healthy ones.
Healthy Holiday Treats
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| Spa Basket with Lotions, Soaps and Aromatherapy Candles |
Cookie Basket |
| Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries |
Chocolate Tower |
| Hummus and Pita Platter |
Cheese and Sausage Sampler |
| Specialty Coffee Sampler |
Hot Cocoa and Biscotti Basket |
| Fruit and Nut Basket |
Holiday Cookie Tray |
| Smoothie Party |
Ice Cream Sundae Party |
Other "Healthier" Ideas
Sign up a company for a Fruit of the Month Club for a healthy gift that will keep giving all year long. - Host a Smoothie Party, contact your local Smoothie Company to come and provide fruit smoothies for employees.
- Make a donation to a local non-profit organization such as a homeless shelter or a local food bank in the company’s honor.
- For more ideas Google "Healthy Holiday Gifts" or "Healthy Holiday Baskets" for a list of websites that offer even more healthy alternatives.
Food Donation Ideas
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| Bagels |
Doughnuts |
| Low Fat Deli Tray |
Pizza |
| Pretzels |
Chips |
| Sugar Free Candies |
Bowl of Candy |
| Granola Bar Basket |
Cookie Tray |
| Grilled Chicken Wraps |
Fried Chicken |
| Fruit Skewer Tray |
Chocolate Box |
| Yogurt Parfaits |
Ice Cream Sundaes |
Other "Healthier" Ideas
Low Fat Chips and Salsa (avoid cheese dip!) - Veggie Tray
- Nut Assortment
- Angel Food Cake topped with fresh berries
- Yogurt Parfaits