In a society where childhood obesity is on the rise, Florida Hospital and Wholesome Tummies, an all-natural, organic school lunch delivery service, are joining forces to make lunches healthier for children across Central Florida. Wholesome Tummies offers alternative options so local students can consume healthy meals rather than cafeteria or fast food, which aligns with Florida Hospital's initiatives on creating a healthier future for the community.

"We have seen how obesity is robbing our children and can lead to long-term health problems, and it is our goal to help children live longer, healthier lives," said Marla Silliman, administrator of Florida Hospital for Children. "Wholesome Tummies definitely aligns with our platform to prevent childhood obesity. Creating awareness about health and wellness is the first step, and that's why this partnership is important."

Florida Hospital nutritionist, Sherri Flynt, reviews all the Wholesome Tummies menus to ensure they will provide a good balance of food groups to growing children. This school year, students who order the lunches will even see a special "Florida Hospital Wants You Healthy" sticker adorning each of the Wholesome Tummies lunchboxes. The two organizations are continuing to collaborate to develop and implement other meaningful ways to promote healthy eating in schools.

Wholesome Tummies offers a variety of customizable lunch choices - all mouthwatering meals are perfectly portioned for a child's developmental state and packaged with kid appeal. Well-balanced, fun foods are prepared daily and delivered directly to 30 partner schools throughout Central Florida. Wholesome Tummies strives to use only the purest ingredients in their products, and each lunch includes a choice of one entrée, two sides and a napkin/utensils. Lunches can be ordered directly on the Wholesome Tummies Web site.

"With kids and a passion for healthy and organic eating, Debbie Blacher and I were inspired to launch Wholesome Tummies," said co-founder Samantha Gotlib. "We are discouraged by the lack of non-processed, convenient food options available for kids today, and believe that the foods our children eat should nourish their growing minds and bodies. We are thrilled to partner with Florida Hospital, as they can offer an expert perspective on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, even at a young age."

For more information on Wholesome Tummies, visit www.wholesometummies.com