Your School Meal Provider Donegal: Who We Are and How We Work
Nurturing children takes a community.
Freshtoday is proud to be part of yours
BEHIND EVERY MEAL YOU WILL FIND OUR DEDICATED TEAM
Fresh Today is the school meal provider Donegal schools and families rely on. Our local team, based across our Letterkenny and Buncrana facilities; care deeply about the schools and communities they serve, delivering hot, nutritious meals every school day across Co. Donegal.
We operate two heating facilities: Letterkenny and Buncrana, to keep supply lines short and service punctual across the county. Meals arrive chilled to our facilities, are regenerated to precise time/temperature standards, and dispatched on carefully planned routes so they reach schools safely, on time, and at peak quality every day.
Donegal is rich in food producers. By sourcing locally where we can across Donegal and the North West, we reduce food miles, support rural jobs, and deliver fresher ingredients to students think crisp Irish vegetables, quality dairy, meats, and seasonal fruit that reflect the best of our region.
Strict HACCP proceduces & controls from prep to plate
Digital traceability & nutrition management
Live temperature monitoring and regeneration checks
Cold-chain transport & delivery handovers
Quality, safety, consistency – We blend culinary excellence with logistical precision
The result is a dependable, school-day-ready service built around consistency, allergen transparency, and student wellbeing. Our Donegal team is trained, vetted, and supported with ongoing development. They’re the friendly faces at the school door, the careful hands regenerating meals, and the problem-solvers who keep everything moving, whatever the weather. What this means for you:
- For parents: peace of mind—wholesome meals made close to home, with clear nutrition and allergen info.
- For schools: a reliable partner—local facilities, responsive support, and a smooth daily service that just works.
Together with our Letterkenny and Buncrana facilities, we’re fuelling students and shaping futures across Donegal, one hot meal at a time.
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Delivering Meals
Industry Leading School Meal Providers
From innovative menus to sustainable sourcing, Freshtoday continues to lead the way in shaping the future of school meals in Ireland.
Martin O' Brien
Chief Operating OfficerI keep the engine running by connecting every department across the business. From production and logistics to quality and sales, I make sure our teams work in sync so we can deliver on Freshtoday’s promise every single day.
Gareth Price
Sales ManagerEvery school we work with deserves more than a hot lunch, they deserve a service they can count on, and food their students actually want to eat. I’m proud to help make that happen every single day.
Martina Maguire
Office ManagerSchedules and systems aren’t just admin, they’re what keep everything running. I manage the behind-the-scenes work that ensures our teams have what they need to focus on delivering fresh, nutritious meals to schools every day.
Joe Gibbons
Maintenance & Customer ServiceJoe oversees preventative maintenance and rapid repairs across our Donegal facilities, while coordinating with schools to resolve issues and ensure reliable daily meal service
Ciarán Buckley
Logistics & Supply Chain ManagerWarehouses, drivers, and supply chains aren’t just operations; they’re how we deliver on our promise. I lead the team that ensures every fresh ingredient gets from our suppliers to school kitchens on time, in perfect condition, ready to fuel young minds.
Reda Ginaite
Operations ManagerSystems and schedules aren’t just operations, they’re how we deliver on our promise. I oversee the daily work that keeps our kitchens running smoothly and ensures fresh, nutritious meals reach students consistently.
Michelle Malone
Sales & Customer Retention AgentWhether it’s answering queries, solving problems, or guiding new schools through our service, I’m here to make the experience smooth, friendly, and dependable from day one.
Ken Horgan
Head of Client RelationsFocused on building strong, positive relationships with school partners, this role brings energy, clear communication, and proactive support to ensure a smooth, reliable, and welcoming experience from the very beginning.
Monika Zinkute
Production ManagerRecipes, schedules, and kitchen flow aren’t just production, they’re how we turn fresh ingredients into thousands of nutritious meals. I oversee our kitchen operations to ensure every dish is prepared to standard, on time, and ready to fuel students throughout their day.
Joeann Moran
Customer ServiceQuestions, feedback, and concerns aren’t just calls and emails, they’re how we stay connected to the schools and families we serve. I handle the day-to-day communication that ensures every query is answered and every issue is resolved quickly.
Jessica Gavin
Operations Co-ordinatorSchedules, updates, and coordination aren’t just logistics, they’re what keep our teams aligned. I connect the dots between kitchens, drivers, and schools to ensure everything runs smoothly and every meal gets where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.
Amy McCormack
HR AdministratorContracts, policies, and people support aren’t just HR tasks, they’re what keep our team running smoothly. I handle the day-to-day that ensures everyone has what they need, stays informed, and can focus on delivering great meals to schools.
Working Hand-in-Hand with Irish Growers
By sourcing locally whenever possible, across Donegal and the wider North West, we reduce food miles, support rural communities, and ensure children enjoy produce that’s fresher, tastier, and packed with natural goodness. Our two heating facilities in Letterkenny and Buncrana keep supply chains short and reliable, so meals reach schools quickly and at peak quality. From crisp Irish vegetables to dairy, meat, and seasonal fruit, our menus reflect the very best of what Donegal’s land and coastline have to offer.
For parents, this means peace of mind knowing their child’s school meals are made close to home in Donegal with wholesome, locally grown produce. For schools, it means being part of a sustainable, county-led food chain that strengthens Donegal’s economy and Irish agriculture while delivering consistent, high-quality meals every day.
Explore Our Menus
Browse our wide range of healthy school meals in Ireland. Fresh, balanced, and dietitian-approved options give students the nutrition they need every day.
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Online Ordering
Easily pre-order school meals online through our simple system. Parents can choose from a variety of fresh, balanced lunches designed for every student’s needs.