You Can Have JetBlue Airplane Snacks Delivered, Thanks to Imperfect Foods
Updated: May 14, 2020
This stops leftover JetBlue snacks from being tossed out!
With the state of the world right now, we’re all trying to help in any way possible. That could be through donating to food banks, going grocery shopping for someone who is at-risk or simply making do with pantry staples. Everyone needs to come together, and we love seeing examples of kindness every day.
Right now, JetBlue and Imperfect Foods are doing their best to stop food waste!
Why Is JetBlue Selling In-Flight Snacks?
Well, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, JetBlue is handing out fewer snacks to hungry travelers. The snacks were sitting in storage—but they have an expiration date and were destined for the trash. JetBlue Airways took its 3 oz. cheese, cracker and dried cherry snack trays and sold them at a discounted price to suppliers like Imperfect Foods, and then donated the remaining inventory to food banks through Feeding America.
Imperfect Foods is now selling the snack packs for just $2.99. If you’re missing that travel lifestyle and looking for a small token of past memories, grab a snack pack, pull up a reclining chair and pretend you’re preparing for takeoff.
Wait—What Is Imperfect Foods?
Imperfect Foods is a food delivery service that focuses on limiting food waste by allowing customers to purchase surplus or damaged food items. This means that food items with older packaging or cosmetic damages are available to shoppers. It helps eliminate tons of food waste, which is beyond amazing.
Ready for a trip? You can order the JetBlue airplane snacks as part of your next Imperfect Foods delivery box. Then, eat your snacks as you take a virtual tour of Vatican City or the Van Gogh museum. Safe travels!
Snacks to Make with Your Pantry Leftovers
Crispy Pretzel BarsI often make a big batch of these peanut butter-flavored cereal bars on days that I don't want to heat up the kitchen. Kids especially love them, so they're great for picnics, potlucks and school bake sales. —Jane Thompson, Eureka, Illinois
Chewy Honey Granola BarsThere's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To save a few for later, wrap individual bars and place in a resealable freezer container. When you want a satisfying treat on short notice, just grab one and let it thaw for a few minutes. —Tasha Lehman, Williston, Vermont
Chocolate Caramel Turkey LegsMention turkey legs made of pretzels and chocolate, and the kids come running. Let them help by unwrapping caramels for this easy, no-bake treat. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Peanut Butter Popcorn BarsIf you're looking for a fun snack for kids, try this chewy peanut butter popcorn recipe that have a mild peanut butter taste. They're easy to mix and can be pressed into a pan to form bars, or shaped into balls. —Kathy Oswald, Wauzeka, Wisconsin
Fruit & Cereal Snack MixI mix dried cranberries, cherries, raisins and apple chips with cinnamon cereal for a kid-friendly snack. It’s wonderful all year, but we enjoy it at holiday parties in particular. —John Lancaster, Union Grove, Wisconsin
Easy White Chocolate Party MixI get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in white chocolate, this mix is spectacular for parties and for gift giving. —Rose Wentzel, St. Louis, Missouri
Party PretzelsNot only are these a perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack at work, they're perfect for hungry kids just home from school. Plus, they make for fantastic party food! —Carrie Shaub, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Marshmallow-Peanut PopcornMy brother calls this combo of popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and pretzels the “perfect popcorn." The taste is reminiscent of a Big Hunk candy bar. —Julie Perez, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack MixBeing gluten-intolerant, I experiment with a lot of recipes. This sweet snack is fun for kids and adults alike! —Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado
Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter BitesMy son Micah and I love peanut butter cups, so we made them into a new treat. We entered these peanut butter no bake cookies in a creative baking contest and won first place! —Autumn Emigh, Gahanna, Ohio
Really Good Snack MixI grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So I experimented using only their most-loved mix-ins and came up with this recipe. Now there's never any left! —Lori Genske, Waldo, Wisconsin
Ice Cream Cone TreatsI came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create cute pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington
Peanut Butter Cereal TreatsKids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so easy, older kids could whip up a batch on their own! —Christie Porter, Shipshewana, Indiana
Originally Published: May 14, 2020
