Rockford families looking for convenient, nutritious meals now have a local option. Prep’t 815, a meal‑prep business founded by Rockford native Chrissy Ramirez, provides ready‑to‑go dishes made with organic ingredients and, whenever possible, sourced from nearby farms.
Seasonal menus keep meals fresh
Ramirez explains that the menu is refreshed every one to two months to highlight seasonal produce. “We want our customers to enjoy the best flavors each season offers,” she said during an interview with Rockford News First anchors Sydni Stoffregen and Alyssa Kelly.
Partnerships with gyms and wellness centers
Prep’t 815 has teamed up with local gyms and other wellness‑focused businesses to make healthy eating even easier. The company arranges direct deliveries to partner facilities, allowing members to pick up a balanced meal after a workout without leaving the premises.
Community‑focused events
In October, Prep’t 815 hosted the “815 Wellness Weekend,” a day of nutrition talks, cooking demos, and fitness classes. Ramirez says the event was well received and organizers are already planning a larger version for next year.
Supporting local agriculture
When possible, the business purchases produce from Illinois farms, reinforcing the community’s agricultural base. By keeping sourcing local, Prep’t 815 reduces transportation emissions and supports regional growers.
How to order
Customers can browse the current menu on the company’s website, select meals for the week, and choose either pickup at the downtown kitchen or delivery to a home or gym location. Pricing is positioned to compete with fast‑food options while offering higher nutritional value.
Looking ahead
Ramirez envisions expanding the service to neighboring towns and adding new menu lines, such as family‑size meals and specialty diet options. She also hopes to deepen collaborations with health‑care providers to offer meal plans for patients managing chronic conditions.
Prep’t 815 aims to make healthy eating accessible for busy Rockford residents, reinforcing the city’s growing focus on wellness and local entrepreneurship.
Original reporting: WIFR Rockford News First (local) — read the source article.
