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About Us

Elevating School Meals, Empowering Student Health.

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At Fresh Start, our wholehearted commitment is to create tailored and
culturally inclusive meal programs that best suit your needs. We offer a
diverse range of menu options, including daily variety, vegetarian
selections, and salad bars to elevate your day-to-day meal experience.


Our team possesses unparalleled expertise in comprehending and
catering to the requirements of various meal programs, such as the
School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, After-school
Meal Supplements, Seamless Summer Feeding Option, Summer Food
Service Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.


Our mission is to accommodate the unique needs of each school, district, and partner, delivering exceptional customer service and a personal touch that distinguishes us from the rest. Since our inception, we have consistently
been at the forefront of innovation, positioning ourselves as a comprehensive support provider. This entails assuming additional duties and responsibilities beyond those of a typical vendor, easing the challenges associated with maintaining a functional food program.


Regardless of your school's size, our approach remains consistent:
provide outstanding customer service and make every effort to ensure
the best possible meal experience for your scholars. We are thrilled at
the prospect of potentially partnering with your school and are grateful
for the opportunity to submit this proposal.


With over 20 years of experience, the Fresh Start Team has supplied
reimbursable meals for various programs, including the National School
Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After-school Meal
Supplements, Seamless Summer Feeding Option, and Child and Adult
Care Food Program.


At Fresh Start Healthy Meals, we prioritize customer relationships,
attentiveness, and flexibility. Collaborating with school administrators,
we aim to achieve program goals, such as feeding all eligible recipients,
reducing costs, and maintaining compliance to avoid fiscal penalties
after Administrative Reviews/audits. Our Nutrition Department ensures
Menu compliance with SBP, NSLP, and CACFP standards in accordance
with the New Meal Pattern and offers guidance on Administrative
Reviews.

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Veteran Owned

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Meet the Team

Explore the personalities and expertise of our exceptional team members as you navigate through our website, gaining insights into the diverse talents that drive our organization forward.

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CEO / Co-Founder

Juan Carlos Saucedo

Juan Carlos Saucedo, a self-made entrepreneur, established Fresh Start Healthy Meals, Inc. to provide nutritious school meals to children in Los Angeles County. Today, his company serves 30,000 meals per day across Southern California, making a positive impact on student nutrition.

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work from a young age. Juan Carlos held a lengthy stint at the Los Angeles Equestrian Cent

President / Co-Founder

Veronica Alcaraz

Veronica Alcaraz, a business leader, U.S. Army Veteran, and CEO of Fresh Start Healthy Meals Incorporated, is a trailblazing Latina president/owner of a food manufacturing company. With a focus on expanding her business and promoting philanthropy, she aims to create opportunities and empower individuals through culinary skills and economic empowerment programs.

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Headquarters | Sylmar

Address

13294 Ralston Ave

Sylmar, California 91342

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Opening Hours

Mon - Fri

6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday

6:00 am – 12:00 pm

​Sunday

6:00 am – 12:00 pm

Production  Kitchen | East Los Angeles

Address

1410 S. Atlantic Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

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Opening Hours

Mon - Fri

6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday

6:00 am – 12:00 pm

​Sunday

6:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Fresh and safe meals are made and delivered daily.

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