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Snack Sender Subscription Box Review – February 2015

Lindsey Morse
ByLindsey MorseFeb 28, 2015 | 2 comments

Snack Sender Subscription Box Review - February 2015 Box

Snack Sender is a monthly snack subscription that sends college care packages customized with your choice of 5 goodies.

You can customize your box on the Snack Sender website and choose from a growing number of fresh, wholesome snacks. Currently, the selection includes everything from granola and pretzels to candy and nuts. You can also include a personalized note to the recipient.

Snack Sender Subscription Box Review - February 2015 Open

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Snack Sender Subscription Box Review - February 2015 Inside

The Subscription: Snack Sender

The Cost: $23.99 per month + $2.99 shipping (less with longer subscription plans)

The Products: 5 snacks of your choice

Ships to: US

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Snack Sender Subscription Box Review - February 2015 Pretzels

Dark Chocolate Pretzels- 4 oz

This shipment of snacks was very carefully packaged. There were several layers of shredded paper that kept all of the snacks cushioned and protected, and these chocolate pretzels were packed in their own bubble-wrapped envelope with a cool pack to keep them from melting. (Probably not the biggest concern in the Northeast right now but still a nice touch!)

Snack Sender Subscription Box Review - February 2015 Mango

Whole Wheat Raspberry Bars- 4 oz

Mango Spears- 4 oz

The whole wheat raspberry bars looked (and tasted) a bit like Nutrigrain Bars:

Snack Sender Subscription Box Review - February 2015 Bars

Each snack has its own page on the Snack Sender site that clearly lists special dietary and nutritional information. These bars, for example, are low in sodium, made with whole grains, and have zero trans fats.

I love dried fruit slices. For my own snacking, I try to pick dried fruits without any added sugar (which these have), but I still think these are a good item to include in a care package. They’re high in vitamin A and (if the student’s diet is anything like mine was in college) a good, subtle reminder that fruits and vegetables still exist. 

Snack Sender Subscription Box Review - February 2015 Toffee

Kettle Sweet Mixed Nuts- 4 oz

Butter Toffee Almond Crunch- 4 oz

Both the sweet mixed nuts and toffee crunch popcorn were really good and tasted very fresh. Each snack is 4 oz, which is generous enough for a couple of snacking sessions (or enough to share with a roommate) but still small enough to toss in a backpack to eat on the go. 

Verdict: Back in college, I would have been thrilled to receive a shipment from Snack Sender. I like that they have a variety of different snacks available and that you can customize what’s sent. It’s hard to determine a value for the snacks included, but the price seems fair to me. Also, I want to mention that while I usually hate seeing a subscription box charge a separate shipping fee, I was so impressed with the packaging of this box that I don’t really mind it in this case. Knowing that any temperature-sensitive items will be properly packed to ensure they won’t melt is certainly reassuring. As someone who went to college in the South, I know what a disappointment it can be to receive a care package of candy or chocolate that has melted en route.  I would definitely recommend Snack Sender to anyone looking to send a college care package.   

What do you think about Snack Sender?

Lindsey Morse
Lindsey Morse

Lindsey is a professional baker, cold brew coffee addict, and rosé aficionado who loves writing about food and wine. When she’s not sharing her love of subscription boxes with the world, you’ll find her in the podcasting studio, perfecting her cake decorating techniques, or cursing her way through the New York Times daily crossword puzzle. 


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2 comments

Sierra

I just feel like this isn’t enough food for the price! Especially for a college student.

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zoe m

great review, this is cool box idea.

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