From farm to Smithtown!

Students at Smithtown High School East and West now have a new addition to their culinary lineup: the Farmer’s Fridge vending machine. Designed to offer nutritious, farm-fresh meals on the go, Farmer’s Fridge features options such as chicken wraps, Greek salads, Thai noodles, pesto pasta and chia seed pudding. Each machine is regularly restocked by Farmer’s Fridge employees with food sourced from local farms, ensuring fresh, high-quality ingredients are always available.

“The new addition was primarily intended to fill a gap in nutritious food options after school for those involved in clubs, athletics and concerts who stay late,” said High School West Principal William Holl.

Smithtown High School East and West are among just a handful of high schools in New York State to offer this innovative dining option. The machines are also interactive meaning students can indicate when an item is out of stock, allowing the company’s algorithm to adjust quantities and menu selections to better meet demand.

“In the past, students either waited until they returned home to eat or left campus after school to purchase food,” said High School East Principal Paul McNeil. “By offering this healthy vending option, we are providing a high-quality, convenient alternative that ensures our students are well-fed while remaining on campus. The response from our student body has been overwhelmingly positive.”