Rooted in the Past.
Built for the Future.
In the 1940s, Larry helped revolutionize frozen food as one of the first to develop the flash-frozen, fully cooked burger and assembled sandwich—creating an early scalable model for delivering frozen, ready-to-eat meals to schools and grocery stores across the country.
One Family, Three Generations.
Larry's Food Products
One Family, Three Generations.
Donald launched Don Lee Farms from a small rented space in Marina del Rey, focused on one thing: making convenient, affordable, and delicious food—over and over again.
Donald combined emerging food technologies—like spiral freezers and automated processing lines—with hands-on leadership and a relentless focus on execution. That approach still drives our operations today.
Our earliest vendor relationships began with local school districts and Price Club (now Costco) in San Diego. As demand grew, we expanded into our first company-owned facility in Inglewood, followed by a dedicated cold storage and warehouse in Downtown Los Angeles. Over time, our reach grew to include major retailers, multinational food brands, foodservice partners, and public institutions across the country.
The Next Generation
In the early 2000s, the third generation joined the company. We continued to scale private label programs and developed products across a range of price points without compromising quality.
By the 2010s, we opened our large-scale production and cold storage campus in Dallas, earned organic certification, and helped define the modern plant-based category—scaling production of soy-, pea-, and vegetable-based proteins for national retail and foodservice.
In 2019, Albertsons Companies named Don Lee Farms Private Label New Supplier of the Year. In 2023, the Urban School Food Alliance honored us with the Innovation Award for our contributions to school foodservice.
What We Make
Today, Don Lee Farms produces fully cooked, frozen foods designed for real life: flame-grilled beef and chicken patties, organic veggie burgers, handmade tacos, grilled quesadillas, and high-protein bowls. Every item is made for flavor, speed, and versatility—ready in minutes, whether heated in an oven, microwave, air fryer, or stovetop.
We use quality ingredients, including USDA Choice beef, antibiotic-free chicken, and organic or non-GMO components. And we continue to deliver strong everyday value, with many items priced under $1 per serving.
In 2024, People Magazine named our handmade tacos one of the top food favorites of the year.
How We Make It
We combine small-batch techniques—like slow-cooked meats and open-flame charbroiling—with the precision of national manufacturing. Backed by modern production systems and data, and supported by local sourcing whenever possible, we deliver handcrafted quality at scale.
Community Impact
Giving back is part of our DNA. Over the years, we’ve donated millions of meals through long-standing partnerships with the City of Inglewood, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, ABC7’s Feed SoCal campaign, and the annual LA Rams’ Taste of the Rams event.
The Donald Family Foundation Volunteer Center at the LA Food Bank stands as a permanent symbol of that commitment. Recognized as Philanthropist of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal, Donald’s leadership continues to guide how we support our community.
Today
Don Lee Farms products are now served in over 10,000 locations across North America—including Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart, school districts, and military bases.
Every quality check on our line is more than a process step—it’s a promise. A commitment to the legacy of three generations. And a team that delivers the same high standards—every batch, every time.
From a rented facility in Marina del Rey to one of North America’s most respected family-owned frozen food companies, we’ve stayed true to the same values for over 40 years: quality, innovation, and community.
