Fresh food for the staff who never clock out.
Nurses, aides and support staff work around the clock, often after the cafeteria closes. Brown Bear puts smart coolers and micro-markets in staff break rooms and family areas, stocked with fresh meals and better-for-you options, at no cost to your facility.
Real food at 3 a.m., not just what's left in the machine
Care doesn't stop at 7 p.m., and neither do the people who provide it. A 12-hour night shift runs on whatever is in the building. We make sure that's fresh, refrigerated food and better-for-you choices, not a row of candy and a jammed coin slot.
What's wrong with the usual break room machine
Staff on nights and weekends usually get the worst of it.
What your staff and facility get
A short QR survey before install, curated products after, and a request code on every unit.
People use it because it feels fair, not like an airport.
Our own restock team stocks every unit, before shelves run low.
We see what's selling and what's low, so the next visit brings the right things.
Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No coins to jam and no refunds for your staff to hand out.
We own the smart coolers and micro-markets and handle install, cleaning, repairs, payments and refunds.
Better-for-you choices, next to the comfort food
People on a long shift want both: something healthier and something that feels like a treat. Every location has a better-for-you row, and your staff survey decides the rest. We don't make health claims about any product; we just stock what your people ask for.
- Fresh salads, wraps and ready-to-eat meals
- Fruit, yogurt, cheese and protein snacks
- Water, sparkling water and lower-sugar drinks
- Coffee drinks and comfort snacks for the 3 a.m. slump
The right setup for your space
Smart coolers fit staff break rooms and family lounges. Micro-markets fit larger facilities. Coffee service keeps the break room going on every shift.
Tap, take, go.
A glass-front cooler that unlocks with a card or phone. Fresh meals, snacks and cold drinks in the footprint of one fridge.
Explore smart coolers
A small store down the hall.
Open shelves and glass-door coolers with room for more variety, for bigger break rooms and busy lobbies.
Explore micro-markets
Good coffee, no supply runs.
Bean-to-cup and commercial machines, beans and supplies, cleaning and service.
Explore office coffeeHow it works
Book a 15-minute call
Tell us about your shifts, staff and spaces.
Survey your staff
A short QR survey picks the menu.
We install
One visit, scheduled around your operations.
We watch it and restock
Remote monitoring 24/7, restocked by our restock team.
What it costs your facility
Nothing for the smart coolers and micro-markets. We own the equipment; staff and visitors pay for what they buy. Coffee service options are covered on the call.
Questions healthcare and senior living managers ask
Can it serve night-shift staff when the cafeteria is closed?
Yes. A smart cooler or micro-market is open 24/7, so nurses, aides and support staff on nights and weekends can get a real meal without leaving the building.
Do you carry healthier options?
Yes. Every location has a better-for-you row next to the comfort food: salads, fruit, yogurt, protein snacks, water and lower-sugar drinks. The exact mix comes from a short survey of your staff.
Where does it go in a hospital, clinic or senior living community?
Usually a staff break room, a lounge, or a visitor or family area with a standard outlet. We'll recommend the right spot on a walk-through.
Who handles refunds and questions?
We do. Refunds and product questions come straight to us, so your staff and front desk never have to deal with them.
Serving hospitals, clinics and senior living across Upstate New York
One local team covers four areas. Not sure your building is in range? Call 917-621-6254.
Feed every shift in your facility
Book 15 minutes, or send a photo of your break room for a free mockup.
or call 917-621-6254.
Serving Syracuse, Binghamton, Rochester, Cortland and Ithaca.