Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Watkinsville, Georgia Vending Companies, we recognize the unique health and wellness priorities of our community—from UGA-affiliated professionals and county government employees in the downtown district to the growing service industry workforce supporting our thriving healthcare and hospitality sectors. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking options directly where Watkinsville residents and visitors need them most, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks that align with the wellness-conscious culture of our county seat. 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, making it an ideal choice for medical offices, educational facilities, and the professional services firms clustered throughout our Mars Hill Road and Highway 15 South commercial corridors.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers across Watkinsville’s healthcare providers, UGA Oconee Campus, and downtown business district 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 the dedicated professionals and visiting residents who frequent our community’s government offices, heritage attractions, and dining establishments make healthier choices throughout their day.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a vending machine in downtown Watkinsville’s Historic District or placing one near the Oconee County Courthouse to serve government employees and visitors, FitPick® delivers a straightforward approach to offering healthier snack options that resonate with health-conscious professionals and UGA-affiliated staff.

Fit Pick® uses highly visible stickers to identify vending machine slots stocked with Fit Pick® approved snacks, ensuring that the consistent weekday foot traffic from county employees, healthcare workers, and education professionals moving through Mars Hill Road commercial areas and downtown corridors can quickly spot nutritious choices.

Fit Pick® employs two distinct nutritional labeling frameworks. The widely adopted adult standard follows the 35-10-35 criteria (maximum 35% calories from fat, maximum 10% from saturated fat, and maximum 35% product weight from sugar). Fit Pick® also provides labeling for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, supporting the wellness priorities of Watkinsville’s education and healthcare sectors.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling approach has earned recognition across communities, counties, and states, making it ideal for Oconee County operations—whether your vending machines serve professionals at the Experiment Station Road district, hospitality workers in the food services industry, or visitors attending events at Heritage Park and the Eagle Tavern Museum.

Our objective is to deliver clear nutritional transparency at the point of purchase, empowering the diverse Watkinsville workforce—from local government staff to restaurant and retail employees—to make informed decisions about healthier snacking with evidence-based, accessible “better for you” labeling.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Watkinsville's Active Workforce and Visitors.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking for Watkinsville’s diverse workforce—from UGA Oconee Campus professionals to healthcare and education sector employees who demand better nutritional choices during their workday. By clearly identifying “better for you” options across nearly 700 FitPick® approved products, this program removes guesswork from vending machine selections, making it simple for the busy professionals and service industry workers throughout Downtown Watkinsville Historic District and the Mars Hill Road commercial area to grab wholesome options that fit their lifestyle. Whether you’re a county government employee at the Oconee County Courthouse campus or a visitor exploring Heritage Park and the Eagle Tavern Museum during a lunch break, FitPick® streamlines the selection and purchase process with transparent, health-conscious labeling that respects Watkinsville’s growing focus on wellness and quality of life.

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 in Watkinsville by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the specific dietary needs of the UGA-affiliated professionals, local government employees, and service industry workers who drive consistent weekday traffic through downtown and our commercial corridors. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Watkinsville’s growing health consciousness—particularly among the educated workforce centered around the UGA Oconee Campus and the professional services sector—has created a rising demand for healthier options. This shift towards wellness among both organizations and our community has inspired us to offer tailored solutions perfectly suited to the neighborhoods and commercial districts we serve, from the Mars Hill Road corridor to the Highway 15 South commercial zone. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients throughout downtown Watkinsville’s Historic District and beyond through the personalized FitPick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that reflect the values of our county seat’s dynamic workforce.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re a UGA-affiliated professional in the Oconee Campus district or a government employee working downtown near the courthouse, refuel your body with snacks several times a day to maintain steady energy through Watkinsville’s busy workday schedule.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness, especially during the extended shifts common among Watkinsville’s healthcare and service industry workforce.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips while you’re navigating the Mars Hill Road commercial corridor or catching a break during downtown retail and hospitality work.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—ideal for Watkinsville’s professionals who grab quick meals between business hours and community events in Heritage Park and the historic district.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to support the energy demands of local government and education sector workers throughout Oconee County.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, particularly during Watkinsville’s popular downtown dining events and weekend festivals that draw both residents and regional visitors.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options—perfect for vending machines positioned throughout the Highway 15 South corridor and Calls Creek business areas where Watkinsville’s workforce relies on convenient, healthy grab-and-go nutrition.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, reflecting the agricultural heritage that defines Watkinsville and Oconee County’s identity.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand during Watkinsville’s warmer seasons and busy downtown foot traffic periods.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking when healthy vending machines are conveniently located throughout Watkinsville’s neighborhoods and commercial districts.