Backpacks? ✔️
Supplies? ✔️
A lunch box that your kid *actually* wants to carry? ✔️✔️

Our new Parker Kids Lunch Box is here—cute, customizable, and crafted with parents *and* kids in mind. It’s the perfect blend of functional and fun, with just the right amount of space for their favorite foods and flair (hello, patches!). Whether your little one is a picky eater or an adventurous snacker, this lunch box is up for the challenge.

To help take the guesswork out of packing lunches this school year, we’ve rounded up a week’s worth of tried-and-true ideas that fit *perfectly* inside the Parker Kids Lunch Box—and that won’t come home untouched (well, fingers crossed 🤞).

Parker Kids Lunch Ideas Your Littles Will Love

 

1. Pasta Salad Party

Toss together cooked pasta, cubed cheese, veggies (like cucumbers or cherry tomatoes), and a drizzle of Italian dressing. Cold, colorful, and totally customizable!

2. Mini Charcuterie for Kids

Call it a snack plate, call it a “kid-cuterie”—either way, it’s a hit. Think: rolled turkey or ham, crackers, cheese cubes, baby carrots, and a cookie for good measure.

3. DIY Parfait Bar

Pack yogurt in one compartment, fruit (like strawberries or blueberries) in another, and nut-free granola on the side for sprinkling. A fun, build-your-own treat that feels like dessert!

4. Broccoli Cheddar Pinwheels

Use pre-made puff pastry, fill it with broccoli and cheddar, bake, and slice. Serve warm or cold—they’re like little veggie pizzas in a roll.

5. Pita & Hummus Picnic

Cut up soft pita and serve it with a scoop of hummus. Add olives, pickles, sliced cucumbers, or baby tomatoes on the side for a Mediterranean-inspired lunchbox win.

6. Make-Ahead Meatballs

Batch cook meatballs on the weekend and serve a few chilled or room temp with toothpicks and a dipping sauce. Pair with grapes or a side of rice for a filling option.

7. Cream Cheese & Cucumber Roll-Ups

Spread cream cheese on a tortilla, layer with thin cucumber slices and craisins, roll it up and slice into pinwheels. It’s sweet, crunchy, creamy, and fresh all in one bite.

8. Protein Pancakes or Waffles

Pack a stack with a side of jelly or almond butter for dipping. Add banana slices or a boiled egg for extra fuel. Breakfast-for-lunch is always a vibe.

Why Parents Love the Parker Kids Lunch Box

• Customizable with Patches – Kids can show off their style (and you can spot it from across the lunchroom).
• Spill-resistant + insulated – Keeps food fresh, not soggy.
• Perfectly packable – Designed to fit our favorite lunch containers and snacks with ease.
• Wipes clean like a dream – Because messes happen.

Back-to-school mornings can be chaotic, but packing lunch doesn’t have to be. With a Parker Kids Lunch Box and this list of easy, fun lunch ideas, you're set for a smoother school year (well, at least until picture day 😉).

P.S. Don’t forget to snag a lunch box your kid will *actually* be excited to carry. And if you're feeling extra organized, pin or print this list for your fridge!

Shop the Parker Kids Lunch Box here!

Customize with Patches here!