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Summer's on its way out, the kids are heading back to school, and you need to adapt your routine to meet the family's new schedule. We're here to help! Stock up on some of these lunch essentials to make packing the kids' school lunchboxes and throwing together simple after-school snacks a breeze.

Sandwich must-haves

A good sandwich starts with some basic building blocks, then it's all about what you (and the kids) are in the mood to eat.

Compliments extra-lean turkey slices in a clear plastic container with a purple Compliments sticker and an image of an open-face turkey sandwich.

Deli meats

We've got a variety of deli meats to fill wraps, burritos, sandwiches, and subs, and to slice into salads or frittatas. You can find it all in our Deli & Cheese Dept., from homestyle ham slices to our Compliments Extra Lean Thinly Sliced Smoked Black Forest Ham or Compliments Extra-Lean Thinly Sliced Turkey Breast.

Are you a bit rusty with your packed-lunch routine? Get back in the game with easy lunchbox solutions for kids and grown-ups!

A package shot of Compliments Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices with a green label and an illustration of a cow and a farmer.

Cheddar slices

Cheese and crackers are an easy go-to any time of day. Presliced cheddar makes layering into a sub or sandwich a breeze. Or take your snack style up a notch with grilled cheese waffle sandwiches for when hunger strikes at home after the bell rings.

Various New York–style bagels on a wire rack over a white countertop.

Bagels

Who needs just cream cheese when we've got five sensational sandwich-bagel ideas [link to new 5 ways with bagels story], from sweet to savoury, that are lunchtime perfect or just as good to sate those after-school snack attacks! Baked in-store throughout the day* to a golden-brown finish, our bagels have a chewy crust and a fluffy interior. Find them in our Bakery Dept.

*New York–style bagels are baked in-store at participating stores. See your local store for more information.

Compliments 100% Whole Grain Whole Wheat Tortillas in a clear zippable bag with a brown logo.

Compliments 100% Whole Grain Whole Wheat Tortillas

The ever-versatile tortilla wrap is a must for easy lunches. Use it for simple deli ham and cheddar cheese wraps, fun after-school snacks try our peanut-butter apple roll-ups and more!

Sides and snacks

A white tub of Compliments Plain 0% Greek Yogurt with an illustration of a Greek village and whitewashed houses by the sea.

Compliments Plain 0% Greek Yogurt

Turn a tub of plain Greek yogurt into a flavour booster at lunchtime that includes sweet treats and savoury dips. Season it to use as a vegetable dip, assemble layered fruit parfaits or, for the grown-ups, try our Savoury Mediterranean Yogurt parfait!

A bag of Compliments Veggie Snax in Sea Salt flavour.

Compliments Sea Salt Veggie Snax

Made with potato, tomato, and spinach powders and seasoned with sea salt, these potato and vegetable snacks are certified gluten-free and made without artificial colours or flavours. They're a great snack or lunch side for busy school days. Pack in a hard-sided reusable lunch container to avoid the crush of other school essentials in your kids' backpacks.

A green box of Compliments Dipped Chocolate Chip Granola Bars with two bars emerging from a splash of chocolate.

Compliments Dipped Granola Bars

Granola bars are most kids' go-to sweet treat. Made with whole-grain rolled oats, crisp rice, and chocolate chips in a peanut-free facility, our value-size box has snacks and lunchtime treats aced! Choose between chocolate chips and, for chocolate lovers, chocolate-dipped granola bars.

Fresh apples on a blue tray.

Apples

Few fruits say fall like a crisp bright-red or -green Canadian apple! There's no better way to take a juicy bite out of apple season than with these awesome snacks. Use them to make apple "donuts" (cored apples, cut into rings and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar) or add them in our waffle grilled cheese sandwiches for a crunchy-sweet kick. Get the recipes

A plastic container of Compliments Naturally Simple Traditional Hummus with a yellow and orange sticker on the front.

Compliments Naturally Simple Traditional Hummus

Hummus can be so much more than a dip (but we agree, it's great with any crunchy veggie stick)! Did you know you can use it to make kale chips?

To make kale chips: Remove and discard tough centre ribs and stems from 2 or 3 large kale leaves. Rip leaves into palm-size pieces. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, adding a heaping spoonful of Compliments Hummus. Rub leaves to fully coat. Place paper towel on a large microwaveable plate, arrange leaves in single layer on top, and cover loosely with a second paper towel. Microwave in batches on High until chips are crispy, about 3 min.

A Compliments Naan Dippers package with an orange label depicting the mini naan breads getting dipped into a spread.

Compliments Naan Dippers

These mini naan breads are just the thing for little hands. Dip them into hummus, slice them, and stack them with favourite sandwich fixings, make tiny pizzas, or try them as mini grilled cheeses that you make on a panini press (Bonus: You can make four or five at a time!).

Extras

A grey cardboard box of Compliments Plant-Based Chickenless Breaded Strips, with some strips cooked and presented on the front of the box with sliced of fresh cucumber on the side.

Compliments Plant-Based Chickenless Breaded Strips

Going for a Meatless Monday lunch or have a vegetarian or vegan child? Take your lunchtime offerings up a notch with our plant-based chickenless breaded strips that you can cook and use in salads, sandwiches, or pasta dishes.

An orange cardboard box of Compliments Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Nuggets, featuring cooked chicken nuggets in a basket next to a dipping sauce.

Compliments Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Nuggets

Our breaded chicken nuggets are made for more than just dipping! Cook and try as sandwiches by slicing each nugget in half and having your kiddo assemble them at school with some crisp romaine lettuce and their favourite creamy dressing (Caesar, ranch, or dill, for example).

A yellow cardboard Compliments Original Waffles box, depicting two toasted waffles dressed with maple syrup and butter on a white plate

Compliments Original Waffles

Waffles make the perfect after-school snack. Layer in the kids' favourite cheese and ham for a quick crispy grilled cheese sandwich; toast and serve with a fried egg on top, or try a sweet version with warm spiced apples!

A clear plastic Compliments Hot Dog Buns bag with a blue label showing a fully dressed hot dog on a red-and-white napkin.

Compliments Hot Dog Buns

A simple and fun swap to change up lunch, while also making the sandwich even easier to pick up and eat. The hot dog bun can be packed with all the same ingredients you usually use, or you can try turning it into a sub sandwich with meatballs, cheese, tomatoes, and some greens. Get more kids' lunchbox ideas from Compliments.

A blue tube of Pillsbury Original Crescent Roll dough with an image of a crescent roll on the front.

Crescent rolls

Crescent rolls are very versatile. Case in point: This quick and easy lunchbox favourite, using crescent roll dough, tomato sauce, cheese and, if you like, pepperoni or your kid's favourite salami. Wrap and bake for a fun and fuss-free eat in mere minutes!

A clear and orange plastic bag of Compliments Coleslaw.

Compliments Coleslaw

The veggie portion of lunch can show up in a lot of ways. Crunchy cabbage is a great add-on to simple wraps and sandwiches for you or your teens—and it’s ready to go when you open the bag. Try it in our Deli Turkey Roti Wrap with herbed turkey slices, cucumber, yogurt, and mango chutney.

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