Delivering all you need,
for those you feed.
About Us
Grocery & supplies distribution for K-12, daycare, senior, and community-based nutrition programs
At BiG RED, we don’t just deliver groceries—we solve problems and nourish communities. Backed by 30 years of industry experience, our diverse, expert team reflects the people we serve. As a proud Chicago-based, woman-owned business, we’re committed to quality, opportunity, and exceptional service.
Our Services
We deliver more than just meals…
Menu Planning
BiG RED’s certified dieticians can assist in providing menu plans that are appealing, on-trend, and in accordance with all USDA mandates. We have plans that consider food allergies, portion allotments, nutritional requirements, and all other factors that impact health. We can provide detailed recipes that list all needed ingredients with full cooking instructions. BiG RED can be your outsourced dietetic advisor, nutritionist, and cooking assistant.
Food Distribution
BiG RED is the premier food distributor for K-12 schools, daycare, senior centers, and community centers. Whether you are a food service commissary or an on-site kitchen, we can provide all base ingredients for meal production and completion. On our Customer Portal, program administrators can order grocery items and supplies directly from BiG RED, and we will deliver directly to your site.
Supplies & Disposables
In addition to food products, BiG RED distributes a host of ancillary cooking and cleaning supplies. We can fulfill all needs for disposable utensils, film wrap, foil, hair nets, and paper products of all types. We also offer a range of cleaning, sanitizing, and disposal components. In short, everything you need to serve your meals or clean your dining areas can be procured from BiG RED.
Frequently Asked Questions
BiG RED aims to be the premier outlet for the child daycares, K-12 schools, senior, and community-based nutrition programs. Whether you are run an on-site kitchen or are a food service company, BiG RED can facilitate everything you need to fulfill your meal production with ease.
BiG RED’s certified dietitians can assist in providing menu plans that are in accordance with all USDA mandates. We have plans that consider food allergies, portion allotments, nutritional requirements, and all other factors that impact child and senior health. We are also a community-driven organization that truly cares about serving others.
It’s simple. Reach out to us by email and we will create an account for you. You can then order directly through our online Customer Portal and choose your products. From our Customer Portal, program administrators can order grocery items directly from BiG RED and we will deliver them to your location. We can also provide detailed recipes that list all needed ingredients with full cooking instructions. BiG RED can be your nutritionist, recipe creator, distributor, and thought partner all in one.
