LAKELAND, FL - Southeastern U.S. supermarket chain Publix announced earlier this week that beginning July 29, its Publix Deli will launch five ready-to-eat kids meals for $3.99 each, with each meal to include an entrée, two sides, and a drink.

The five meals, developed by Publix??s in-house registered dietician and to be prepared and packaged fresh daily (no customizations), will include:

• Chicken tenders ?" Chicken tenders on a honey wheat roll, mini carrots, kid??s yogurt and fruit drink.
• Ham sandwich thins ?" Ham on a wheat sandwich thin, mini carrots, kid??s yogurt and apple juice.
• Peanut butter apple wrap ?" Peanut butter with apples in a multigrain wrap, string cheese, mini carrots, kid??s yogurt and fruit drink.
• Peanut butter rolls ?" Peanut butter on a honey wheat roll, string cheese, apple sauce, mini carrots and fruit drink.
• Turkey rolls ?" Roasted turkey breast on a honey wheat roll, apple and grape packet, mini raisins and organic white milk.

"Our customers look to us to provide meal solutions, and finding nutritious meals for their children is no exception," said Maria Brous, Publix director of media and community relations. "Whether as a solution to back-to-school meal planning or for families on the go, our new Publix Deli kids meals are the perfect solution to the question of 'What??s for lunch or dinner???"