I will be honest, I really hate when parents want to provide their own food, mostly because i usually find it to be below my standards lol. Im by no means crazy health, all organic, no processed foods, but I am balanced and always provide a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as healthy whole grains. I once had a one year old that would show up with her "breakfast" which was always a bear paw cookie in either brownie or banana flavour. Now i know we all have days, but this little one had this every day she was here! Another guy (hugely overweight at 2, was pushing 40lbs) he was gluten free, so mom wanted to provide, I cant tell you how many times his lunch consisted of mac and cheese and french fries. So over the years, I have learnt to say no, I provide the food, and if that wont suit you, Im not the provider for you
The other reason I dont like parents providing food, kids are pack animals, and like eat the same. I find ( especially if someones is eating french fries and they have green beans, it causes issues between the kids.
My am snack is bigger then pm snack, and is often breakfast type foods ( ie today is cereal and banana, tomorrow is eggs and toast)