Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Staten Island, New York Vending Companies, we recognize our role in promoting healthy eating and living across the borough’s diverse workforce. Staten Island’s construction, healthcare, and transportation sectors—which employ thousands of shift workers across neighborhoods from Port Richmond to Great Kills—demand convenient access to nutritious snacking options. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, organic snacks designed specifically for the fast-paced, on-the-job demands of Staten Island’s blue-collar and professional workforce. FitPick® is a distinguished vending and self-pay market program engineered to assist employers and consumers in selecting products that adhere to established nutrition standards, making it an ideal fit for the healthcare facilities, construction sites, and transportation hubs concentrated throughout the Bay Street corridor and Richmond Avenue shopping district. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, delivering the transparency that Staten Island employers increasingly expect from their workplace wellness vendors.

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 tailored to Staten Island’s unique market. Whether servicing the retail trade environments at Staten Island Mall, the educational services campuses like College of Staten Island, or the high-volume food services operations across Victory Boulevard, this initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium. We understand that Staten Island’s commuter-heavy population and car-dependent geography mean workplace wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s an essential service that helps employees and customers make healthier choices during their workday.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing healthy vending machines across Staten Island’s bustling retail corridors—from the Bay Street commercial strip to the Richmond Avenue shopping district—or retrofitting existing machines with nutritious options, VendVue’s FitPick® program delivers exceptional results.

FitPick® uses eye-catching stickers to clearly mark vending machine slots containing FitPick® approved snacks, a particularly valuable feature for the borough’s healthcare workforce at Richmond University Medical Center and other facilities where staff need quick access to genuinely nutritious options during demanding shifts. More prominent clings and stickers provide detailed information about FitPick™ nutritional standards.

FitPick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines tailored to different consumer needs. The most widely adopted adult criteria is the 35-10-35 standard (maximum 35% calories from fat, maximum 10% from saturated fat, and maximum 35% product weight from sugar), ideal for construction and transportation workers across Staten Island who need sustained energy without unhealthy additives. Additionally, FitPick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines.

FitPick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, allowing offices and facilities throughout Staten Island—whether in St. George, Stapleton, Port Richmond, or other neighborhoods—to implement the same trusted program seamlessly.

Our aim is to deliver straightforward yet essential nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Staten Island consumers to make healthier snack choices guided by clear, “better for you” standards.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Staten Island's Active Workforce and Commuters.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Staten Island by clearly marking “better for you” options, with nearly 700 FitPick® approved products designed to meet the needs of the borough’s active workforce. Whether serving healthcare professionals at Richmond University Medical Center, construction crews working across Port Richmond and Great Kills, or commuters passing through the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, this program removes guesswork from vending machine selections and streamlines the purchase process for customers seeking nutritious alternatives.

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 Staten Island by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. The borough’s robust healthcare sector—anchored by Richmond University Medical Center and numerous medical offices throughout the St. George and Bay Street corridor areas—demands reliable access to nutritious snacking options for both clinical staff working extended shifts and visiting patients. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, the growing wellness expectations among Staten Island’s blue-collar construction workforce, transportation workers, and healthcare professionals have inspired us to offer tailored solutions. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has prompted us to collaborate with businesses across the island’s commercial districts—from the Hylan Boulevard shopping strip to the Victory Boulevard corridor and beyond. We’re delighted to partner with our clients through the personalized FitPick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that align with the active, commuter-driven lifestyle characteristic of Staten Island’s workforce.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Staten Island’s healthcare workers, construction crews, and transportation professionals rely on consistent energy throughout their shifts—refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay sharp and focused on the job.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Whether you’re commuting across the Verrazano or working long hours in retail and food services, opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness that powers you through demanding workdays.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings at your workplace or while shopping along the Hylan Boulevard commercial strip with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Working in Richmond University Medical Center or serving the bustling neighborhoods of St. George and New Dorp demands sustained nutrition—choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost during your shift, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to maintain strength through physically demanding work in construction and warehousing sectors.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially when commuting to work or school across Staten Island’s transportation corridors.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options that fit perfectly in a busy professional’s routine at Victory Boulevard or the Staten Island Mall area—pair them with low-fat milk for added protein.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, ideal for Staten Island’s car-dependent workforce needing quick, portable nutrition.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand during long shifts or commutes around the island.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking that supports Staten Island’s active, hardworking community.