Fueling Student Learning

Nourishing children so they can learn and grow is a big responsibility. We’re proud to help you meet that challenge with a variety of protein packed, calcium rich cheeses designed for school menus. Click here to download our K12 Product Catalog.

Introducing Bongards Single-Serve Shreds!

  • On-the-go, pre-packaged cheese shreds are great options for prepared lunch kits and in-school meals. Product details can be found here.
  • Featuring benefits like saved time and labor, reduced waste and packaging, improved food safety and branded appeal. Learn more here.

Superior Taste And Nutrition

  • Boost participation with the superior taste and creamy texture of Bongards Premium Cheese
  • Delicious, reduced fat and sodium cheeses help you meet child nutrition requirements without sacrificing flavor
  • High quality products deliver proper MMA levels — see our Bongards Formulation Statements – SY 21/22 for details
  • Nutritious Smart Snacks offered for your a-la-carte program
  • Unique, on-trend flavors make your breakfast and lunch menus memorable

Convenience And Savings

  • Convert your cheese allotments into ready-to-use products with our commodity processing program – see our K-12 Calculator
  • Versatile shreds and slices save time and make meal preparation easier
  • Various process cheeses will maintain the perfect melt throughout your serving period

Top Cheese Options for K-12 Schools

  1. 104421 - Bongards® Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Slice - 160 P - 4/5#
  2. 104451 - Bongards® Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice - 160 P - 4/5#
  3. 100491 - Bongards® Yellow Processed American Slice - 160 V - 4/5#
  4. 101321 - Bongards® Yellow Reduced Fat Process American Slice - 160 H - 6/5#
  5. 100541 - Bongards® Yellow Reduced Sodium & Fat Processed American Slice - 160 H - 4/5#
  6. 755711 - Bongards® Yellow Reduced Fat Cheddar Feather Shred - 4/5#
  7. 755071 - Bongards® Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Feather Shred - 4/5#
  8. 402951 - Bongards® Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese Stick - 168/1 oz
  9. 482101 - Bongards® Cheddar Cheese Curds - 40/2 oz