Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Vending Companies, we understand the importance of supporting wellness initiatives across our capital city’s diverse workforce. With over 45,000 state government employees, plus thousands of healthcare professionals, educators, and service sector workers navigating Harrisburg’s downtown, Midtown, and business districts, access to nutritious snacking options has become essential to workplace health and productivity. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, organic snacks exclusively, ensuring that employees at the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg University, regional healthcare facilities, and government offices throughout the city have convenient, wholesome alternatives to traditional vending fare. FitPick® is a distinguished vending and self-pay market program designed to assist employers and consumers in selecting products that adhere to established nutrition standards. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers and consumers.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers with the nationally acclaimed “Fit Pick” healthy vending machine program. This initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping Harrisburg workers and visitors—from Capitol commuters to attendees at the Farm Show Complex and Whitaker Center events—make healthier choices during their workday and leisure time.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re stocking vending machines throughout Harrisburg’s sprawling state government complex or outfitting break rooms across downtown healthcare facilities, FitPick® delivers a straightforward approach to healthier snacking that resonates with the city’s workforce.

FitPick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with FitPick® approved snacks, making nutritional choices instantly visible to the thousands of state employees and hospital workers moving through Harrisburg’s business districts daily. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the FitPick™ nutritional standards, helping busy professionals in the Capitol Complex and surrounding midtown offices make informed decisions during their workday.

FitPick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines tailored for diverse workplace populations. The most popular adult criteria is the 35-10-35 standard (max 35% calories from fat, max 10% from saturated fat, and max 35% product weight from sugar), ideal for Harrisburg’s mix of full-time government workers and shift-based healthcare professionals seeking quick, nutritious options. Additionally, FitPick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, ensuring compliance across educational and institutional settings like Harrisburg University and the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.

FitPick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices throughout Harrisburg—from the Strawberry Square area to the Shipoke district to emerging Riverfront developments—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Harrisburg’s diverse workforce—government employees, healthcare professionals, service workers, and visitors to City Island and the Whitaker Center—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Extensive Variety of Healthy Snack Options.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Harrisburg by clearly identifying “better for you” options from a selection of nearly 700 FitPick® approved products. With over 45,000 state government employees working in the Capitol Complex and surrounding Downtown business districts, plus substantial healthcare and service sector workers throughout Midtown and the broader metropolitan area, Harrisburg’s workforce demands convenient access to nutritious choices during their workdays. This program removes guesswork from vending machine selections, allowing busy professionals in government offices, hospital systems, and corporate headquarters to make healthier purchasing decisions without hesitation, streamlining both the selection and purchase process while supporting the wellness needs of the region’s diverse workforce.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes the importance of functional foods,
acknowledging that snacks are often equivalent to meals.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending across Harrisburg by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. With over 45,000 state government employees working within the Capitol Complex and throughout downtown’s office corridors, plus healthcare professionals across the city’s medical facilities and manufacturers throughout the industrial zones, the demand for convenient, nutritious options during busy workdays has become essential. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Harrisburg’s professional workforce—from Midtown financial services offices to Uptown institutional employers—increasingly seeks healthier alternatives that support sustained energy through long shifts. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions that align with how Harrisburg’s diverse industries operate. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients through the personalized Fit Pick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that resonate with the city’s growing emphasis on employee wellbeing and productivity.

Here are the Top Ten Smart Snacking Tips to keep you energized and satisfied all day:

  1. Regular Snacking: Harrisburg’s 45,000 state government employees and healthcare workers navigating long downtown shifts need consistent energy throughout the day—refuel your body with snacks several times to stay sharp and productive.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Whether you’re working in the Capitol Complex or commuting from surrounding counties, opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness during back-to-back meetings or patient care shifts.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Visitors to Strawberry Square, the Whitaker Center, and City Island attractions often grab quick snacks between activities—satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips that travel well.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Professionals in Harrisburg’s insurance, financial services, and manufacturing sectors benefit from pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads available in nearby vending machines for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost during your workday in Midtown or Uptown office districts, grab low-fat milk or yogurt from accessible vending locations.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially during long administrative workdays or events at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options that pair well with low-fat milk for added protein—perfect for Harrisburg’s busy workforce.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber during your commute or break in the 2nd Street corridor and business districts.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand while navigating downtown or attending events throughout the city.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking for Harrisburg’s diverse workforce and visitor community.