These Are the Best Food Delivery Services for Busy Families.

With many parents returning to the office regularly this year and children returning to school, home life has largely returned to its normal, hectic state. Driving to and from work, driving the kids to soccer practice, helping with homework, and putting (healthy) food on the table night after night seems like a pipe dream.

But as meal delivery services have grown in popularity over the past decade, so have their menus, many of which offer dishes specifically designed for families, including kids’ meals and other options aimed at young, developing palates. In other words, if you’re trying to get out of your chicken nugget pasta rut, you might want to try one of these eight meal delivery services that cater to families and kids.

EveryPlate

With 26 recipes to choose from, including chicken sausage orzotto and black bean quesadillas, you can cook something new for your family almost every day of the month with EveryPlate . You can choose between plans that include fancy, classic or quick and easy recipes, and their website claims that their weekly meal kits are the most affordable among the competition.

Small spoon

Finding healthy foods that your baby or toddler will actually eat is like finding the last LEGO brick to complete the whole set: it seems impossible. Little Spoon creates meal plans for your baby’s feeding phase, from organic purees packed with superfoods to balanced school lunches, offering a healthier approach to the often-maligned chicken nuggets. However, there are some trade-offs for great taste and convenience, especially in terms of cost since shipping is not included. Boxes ship every two weeks rather than weekly.

Once upon a time on a farm

Probably best known for its association with actress Jennifer Garner, Once Upon a Time on a Farm is geared more towards snacks and puree pouches for younger ages, meaning it doesn’t have as much variety as other delivery services. However, their products are also available in stores, so if your little one is craving more mangoes, carrots, navy beans, and coconut oil, it’s just a target running away.

Hungry Root

Hungryroot claims to offer consumers the best aspects of grocery delivery and shopping services with personalized recommendations, pantry selections, and affordable fast food from quality food. What really sets this service apart, however, are its 2-in-1 recipes, which are meals with an overlapping set of ingredients so you can cook two meals at once: one for you and one for the picky eaters in your house.

Purple carrots

If you’re interested in a more plant-based diet, Purple Carrot offers sweet treats and dinners that vegans love, including zucchini corn cakes and Malay chickpea dumplings. This service is a little more expensive than your typical meal delivery service, but also offers prepared meals that are a little cheaper than their meal kit counterparts.

Yamble

Yumble , more of a grocery service than a meal delivery service, sends parents healthy lunches and snack combinations with familiar foods (Larabar, Sun-Maid) that won’t upset your child’s food pyramid—for about the same price as a Happy Meal. Parents can also personalize each lunch bag for their picky eaters.

Nurture life

Nurture Life’s heat-and-serve menu is much more varied than other kids’ services, with butter chicken and cheese lasagna being some of the dishes. There’s also something for every age, from snacks for kids just learning to feed themselves to sweet snacks and smoothies.

Dinner

Flexibility is the theme of Dinnerly , with recipes designed for quick weeknight meals, including chicken tacos and zucchini pizza boats, with a variety of plans to suit any budget. However, he remains adamant about substituting ingredients due to allergies, requiring you to choose a different recipe if you are sensitive to specific ingredients.