Celebrating National School Breakfast Week at Gerena Elementary! 🌟 Our breakfast lineup is packed with scratch-made favorites, including our local, house-made granola cereal, fresh-baked bagels, and a delicious banana chocolate chip muffin made from scratch. Each item is crafted with care and paired with fresh fruit to give students a wholesome and satisfying start. A big shoutout to the incredible Gerena Elementary team for bringing these student-loved, homemade options to the breakfast table. These fully loaded plates are a great way to fuel the school day! 🥣✨ #nationalbreakfastweek #studentchoice #studentfavorites #scratchmade #homegrown

We’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week all week long with FULLY LOADED breakfast plates made to fuel a great start to the day! 🎉🍎 This isn’t just any breakfast, our amazing Hampden Charter East team is serving up scratch-made favorites students love, including our house-made granola cereal (a student-inspired menu win!) and our scratch-made flatbread breakfast sandwich. 🙌 We’re pairing these entrée favorites with fresh, locally sourced fruits like crisp apples and bananas, plus familiar favorites like goldfish crackers to keep breakfasts balanced, fun, and student-approved. Because here, students always come first. 💛 There’s so much opportunity in a school breakfast and we want every student to take advantage of it each day! These plates are packed, colorful, and ready to power up learning from the very first bell. Huge shoutout to our incredible HCE team and school community for making it happen this week. Let’s celebrate breakfast the right way! 🥳🍽️ #SchoolBreakfast #NSBW2026 #StudentFirst #FuelForLearning #nationalschoolbreakfastweek

At Springfield middle schools, we offer multiple hot and cold options every day, from crispy oven-fried drumsticks with warm scratch-made corn muffins to fresh, scratch-made, locally sourced Chicken Caesar salads. Every meal is made fresh onsite with care, offering something for everyone, vegetarian, halal, and packed with flavor. We encourage you to explore the line and discover all the tasty options prepared right here in Springfield! Fresh, scratch-made, and full of choice.

Take a sneak peek at lunch time in our Springfield middle schools! Students can enjoy warm, fluffy scratch-made corn muffins and hearty, flavorful scratch-made Black Bean Burgers that are vegetarian and halal. Our creamy, savory mashed butternut is also locally sourced, scratch-made, vegetarian, and halal, the perfect side to complete a balanced meal. Every item is prepared fresh onsite, giving you multiple delicious options each day. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! Can’t wait to see you Monday.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear team member, Rafaela Cruzado Malave. Rafaela was a valued member of the schools she served, which included Gerena Elementary School, Chestnut Middle School, and most recently Baystate Academy. Her dedication, kindness, and care for students and colleagues alike made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside her. Her impact will live on in the halls and hearts of the schools she served. We are grateful for the time we shared with Rafaela and the many ways she contributed to our team. As her family shared, “Our mother loved the Lord so very much and had a passion to help everyone any way she could.” Our staff and school communities will deeply miss her. Please keep her family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ramadan Mubarak to our Springfield Public Schools families! We’re proud to share that take-home breakfast and lunch meals are available for students observing Ramadan. These halal meals are thoughtfully prepared to support students during fasting and can be taken home to enjoy after sunset. Participation is voluntary, and details about pickup and school-specific information are included in the flyer. If you have questions, please connect with your school’s main office or Family Liaison.

What’s on the menu when we return to school? Stay in the know with real-time breakfast and lunch menu updates through the MealViewer App. You can quickly check for any changes due to weather or school closures anytime. Download the app on the App Store or Google Play, or simply visit the link in our bio to view the latest menus.

Over 300 meal bags distributed in under 30 minutes! We’re so excited to see you. You still have time to get yours, come by 75 Cadwell Drive TODAY, January 24, before 12pm! FREE EMERGENCY MEAL BAGS FOR ALL SPS FAMILIES! No ID or registration required 💪🏼

FREE EMERGENCY MEAL BAGS TODAY 10-12! 75 Cadwell Drive, Springfield MA Full drive thru distributing these delicious meal items! Items in meal bags will vary, but examples are pictured here. Stop by today! Any questions, send us a message! Our team is ready to support you.

Team is ready to go for emergency meal distribution today! Stop by 75 Cadwell Drive from 10-12 TODAY to receive FREE MEALS for the weekend before the snow touches down! - NO ID or registration required - YES you can travel in one vehicle! Just let us know when you get here how many children you’re picking up for.

FREE EMERGENCY MEALS THIS SATURDAY JANUARY 24! The snowstorm is on its way… stay fueled over the weekend with the HGS Emergency meal distribution event this Saturday from 10-12! For your convenience, we will be distributing free meals carside at our culinary and nutrition center — no need to leave your vehicle, the event is a full drive thru! No ID or registration is required to pickup meals; this event is FREE to all SPS families. Send us a message if you have questions! We’ll see you tomorrow. Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 10am-12pm Pick up location: 75 Cadwell Drive, Springfield MA

Take a look at this wrap packed with flavor our, Halal roasted chicken wrap featured in a student taste test at STEM. @stemmiddleacademy Prepared with seasoned roasted Halal chicken and finished with our scratch, made white sauce this wrapped delivers a satisfying balance of protein and bold flavor. The taste test gave students a chance to share real feedback while exploring a meal designed to keep energy up and support focused through throughout the day. Would you taste test this? #tastetest #studentfeedback #wrap #springfieldpublicschools

Great news, Future Chefs! We’re giving our amazing Springfield students a little extra time to shine ✨ The Future Chefs submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday, January 20th. This is your chance to share your favorite recipe, get creative in the kitchen, and show off your culinary skills. #FutureChefs #SpringfieldStudents #YoungChefs #springfield #studentspotlight

Calling all middle and high school chefs! 📣 Home Grown Springfield is thrilled to host the Stir It Up Culinary Competition. This year’s theme, “Cooking Up a Global Adventure,” invites students to explore flavors from around the world. Submit your recipe by February 4th and join us on March 10th for the live competition! Direct Link to Submission Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VZMen5005Z #studentchefs #studentrecipe #springfield #sps

Behind the scenes at Putnam 🎬✨ Taste-testing our Nacho Crumbles made with pea protein and local crushed tomatoes #homegrownsps #springfieldma #tastetest #studentfeedback

Calling all Future Chefs in grades 1-5! Show off your creativity in our Future Chefs Competition with this year’s theme: Passport to Flavor! Submit your recipe by for a chance to compete live on Feb. 10th! Link in Bio #FutureChefs #HomeGrownSpringfield #StudentChefs #PassportToFlavor #CulinaryKids

Never too early in the school year to gather YOUR thoughts and opinions about your school nutrition program! @springfieldk12 students and families, this message is for you! Each year, we distribute multiple satisfaction surveys across SPS schools and community events throughout the school year to collect real and honest feedback about breakfast and lunch at school. We wanted to answer some FAQs that we often get when asking you to fill out a satisfaction survey: 1. YES, real people read all your responses! Our student engagement team collects and even inputs surveys you fill out on paper to analyze your thoughts. 2. YES, your opinion actually impacts the menu! We meet regularly to discuss and change recipes based on your honest feedback... that’s why we appreciate your comments and suggestions. 3. NO, you do not have to identify your name or student ID number when filling out a survey - all survey responses are completely anonymous. 4. YES, we encourage you to fill out a survey each time you have an opinion to share! 5. PARENTS: please fill out a survey for EACH of your students! The more responses, the better of an idea we have about what you like! It’s faster to complete this survey than it is to reach the bottom of this post! LET’S GO! Direct link:https://forms.office.com/e/jPpQmMuhts Link in bio!!! #studentvoice #springfieldpublicschools #studentfeedback❤️ #sps

Halal Menu Throwback! We’re taking a look back at the Halal menu items we’ve taste-tested across our schools! From our scratch-made Halal Beef Meatballs, to our Shakshuka with a scratch-made spicy tomato sauce at Commerce, and even our Halal Fish Tacos featuring locally sourced Mi Tierra tortillas. Each dish helps us test new flavors and refine what students enjoy most. We love bringing fresh, scratch-crafted options to our menus and can’t wait to keep exploring more! #HalalMeals #ScratchMade #LocalIngredients #MiTierraTortillas #StudentTasteTests #HomeGrownSpringfield #FreshFoodForStudents

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming 80 students from Renaissance School for a behind-the-scenes tour of our Culinary & Nutrition Center! 👩‍🍳 Students explored where their meals come from, learned about our scratch-made cooking, and discovered how we’re working every day toward our mission to eliminate student hunger. Opportunities like these help us better understand student preferences and needs across Springfield and we love opening our doors to share what goes into creating quality meals for our schools. What an amazing visit and an even better collaboration with our students! There’s more to come, so stay tuned! #Homegrown #SPSProud #StudentEngagement #ScratchMade #EliminateHunger #CulinaryEducation

Thank you to @facesps for capturing these wonderful moments as Home Grown Springfield hosted Eos Foundation @eos_foundation and @masseoe Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler at Rebecca Johnson! We were proud to highlight our Breakfast in the Classroom program and its role in ensuring every student starts their day nourished and ready to learn. It was a great visit celebrating scratchmade meals, teamwork, innovation, and the power of healthy meals in our schools. #breakfastintheclassroom #fuelingyoungminds #studentsucess #communityengagement

A throwback to some of our favorite October eats! 🍂 Our Spaghetti & Meatballs and Empanadas with Sweet Potato Fries were total hits — the perfect comfort meals to warm up those cool fall days. We also served up our Halal Beef Meatballs with Curry Rice, paired with a fresh Tomato Salad and creamy Cucumber Sauce — a combo that balanced flavor and freshness in every bite. And let’s not forget our Grab & Go Cart, keeping everyone fueled and ready between classes! 🚗💨 What October favorite would you bring back to the menu? #food #springfieldma #homemade #throwbackoctober #comfortfood

Sweet meets savory! We celebrated national Chicken-N-Waffles day on 10/20, the perfect reminder that sometimes the best combinations come from a little creativity and comfort whether you like yours, drizzled and syrup topped with spice or stacked High this classic duo brings smiles all around. #nationalchickenandwafflesday #homegrown

We had such a wonderful time at the Harvest Festival this weekend at The Landing at the Mass Mutual Center! It was great seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new ones from our community. Thank you to everyone for who stopped by our table. We loved connecting sharing what we do and hearing your feedback your input helps us continue growing and close the student hunger gap together. #HarvestFestival #HomegrownSpringfield #CommunityStrong

Happy National School Lunch Week! Our STEM Academy and White Street Elementary teams snapped some great shots of yesterday’s delicious lunches! This week, HGS is serving up some of your all-time favorites — including our cheesy dunkers with marinara sauce and classic spaghetti and meatballs (meatballs and sauce scratch made right here in Springfield)! Perfect comfort food to keep you fueled and smiling… what are YOU having for lunch today?

Happy National School Lunch Week! We caught our Central High & White Street Elementary teams snapping these gorgeous photos today 🤩🌮🍔 No matter your lunch mood, we’ve got you covered - HGS is celebrating NSLW2025 with student favorites all week long, and our tacos and burgers are at the top of the list! Reminder: we source over 25% of your menu items locally each year, including @mitierratortillas ! Pair your lunch with some fresh fruits and veggies and some cold milk thanks to @newenglanddairy and fuel up for the rest of your day!

Thanks to students like you, we’re excited to expand our menu even more this year to offer new and exciting flavors. We tested a NEW Halal-certified beef meatball with curry rice, tomato salad and cucumber white sauce, all made here in Springfield from scratch. Commerce students loved this meal yesterday, and it’s all because of the conversations we’ve had with you and @springfieldk12 leaders in the Multilingual Learners Department. There’s more to come, so stay connected with us. Let’s keep talking about school meals! . . . #halal #whatsforlunch #springfieldma #springfieldma📍 #homegrown

Take a look at this full plate — our Beef Frito Bowl, a student favorite! Our beef chili and muffins, pictured here, are not only scratchmade in Springfield but also a good comfort on rainy days like we’ve had this week. Combined with a freshly prepared pepper and onion veggie medley and some fresh fruit on the side, this meal is a combination of student-approved ingredients that help keep you motivated to finish your day strong. What are you having for lunch today? . . . . #food #springfieldma #homemade

Great Saturday morning spent at the @spfldballers413 On The Move Race! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to talk to us and @sicsnhs students about scratchmade, locally sourced meals. We featured a student favorite, our own banana chocolate chip muffins this morning, made with whole grains and real ingredients students can trust. Are you a part of an after school enrichment program? The Springfield Ballers is a long standing partner for our After the Bell Program. Contact us today to sign up for after school meals!

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Join Home Grown Springfield and help feed Springfield’s future 🍎✨ Multiple roles are available, from marketing to management to food service. Apply today: www.homegrownspringfield.org/employment #nowhiring #springfieldma #FeedTheFuture #homegrownspringfield #JoinOurTeam #homegrownsps

Good morning! Please see this IMPORTANT SUMMER MEALS UPDATE! We've updated our summer meal locations! Effective this week, we adjusted some of our meal locations as the summer comes to a close. Don't worry, summer meals are still serving at locations near you! Take a look at these key service updates, but as always, check out our website for the most up to date meal service times and locations in Springfield: www.homegrownspringfield.org/programs/summer-eats Will we see you today?! We hope so! . . . #summermeals #kidsandteenseatfree #summerfree

🔥 Lunch just got a spicy upgrade! The Food Truck is dishing out Scratch-made Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese today and tomorrow — creamy, cheesy, with the perfect kick of heat. It’s bold, delicious, and made fresh right here in Springfield just for you! 📍 Find us at Forest or Blunt Park and grab your tray! Free for all kids and teens 18 and under — no sign-up or ID required. Check out our weekly schedule at homegrownspringfield.org/summereats 📸 Follow @homegrownsps for menus, updates, and more! #homegrownsps #summereats #homegrownsummer #buffalochickenmac

⚠️ Heat Advisory Update ⚠️ Due to today’s extreme heat again, our Summer Eats site at Kiley Middle School will be closed for the day to ensure the safety of our staff and community. But no worries — free meals for kids and teens 18 and under are still available nearby! 🍴 Visit one of these nearby sites instead: 📍 Spring Meadow Apartments 📍 Central High School Please stay safe, stay cool, and stay nourished! 💧☀️ 📲 Visit homegrownspringfield.org/summereats for more site options and real-time updates. #homegrownsps #summereats #heatadvisory

⚠️ Heat Advisory Update ⚠️ Due to today’s extreme heat, our Summer Eats site at Kiley Middle School will be closed for the day to ensure the safety of our staff and community. But no worries — free meals for kids and teens 18 and under are still available nearby! 🍴 Visit one of these nearby sites instead: 📍 Spring Meadow Apartments 📍 Central High School Stay safe, stay cool, and stay nourished! 💧☀️ 📲 Visit homegrownspringfield.org/summereats for more site options and real-time updates. #homegrownsps #summereats #heatadvisory

🍴 This Week’s Summer Eats Menus Are Here! ☀️ From cheese pizza to BBQ turkey sandwiches, fresh fruit to crunchy veggies! We’ve got something delicious cooking at your favorite Summer Eats sites all week long! Each location has a menu packed with fresh, flavorful meals made with YOU in mind. 📍 Check your closest site’s menu now and find your new favorite meal of the summer! 📲 Visit homegrownspringfield.org/summereats or follow us @homegrownsps for updates and more! No sign-up. No ID. Just show up and eat! Meals are FREE for all kids and teens 18 and under!

We’re on a mission to make our pizza unforgettable, and we need YOU to make it happen! Whether you’re all about the crispy crust, the melty cheese, or that perfect pepperoni-to-sauce ratio, we want your honest opinion. Take our quick satisfaction survey and tell us what you love, how to make it even better, and what you'd grab for lunch again in a heartbeat: https://forms.office.com/e/ksc8Bf4Uck #summereats #homegrownsps #surveyszn #satisfied #pizza

🔥 Grilling in the Park is back and happening every week! Join us for a summer sizzle with fresh, nutritious meals served hot off the grill. Good food, good vibes, and community fun don’t miss it! 🌭🥗 Come down to Blunt Park Pool and Forest Park FREE for kids and teens 18 and under. 📍Check out our weekly schedule at homegrownspringfield.org/summereats 📸Follow us @homegrownsps for menus, updates & more! #homegrownsps #summereats #homegrownsummer

Crispy, golden, and made with love! The Food Truck is serving up Chicken & Waffles today and tomorrow hot off the griddle and straight to your tray. Don’t miss out on this sweet & savory favorite! 🍗🧇 Come grab lunch at Forest or Blunt Park!!! Fresh, fun, and always FREE for kids and teens 18 and under. 📍Check out our weekly schedule at homegrownspringfield.org/summereats 📸Follow us @homegrownsps for menus, updates & more! #homegrownsps #summereats #homegrownsummer

📣 Site Update: Harris Elementary! Harris Elementary will be transitioning to an enrollment-only site and will no longer be open to the public for Summer Eats meals. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of nearby locations where all kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy free meals 🙌 ✅ Try visiting Kiley or Brookings Elementary, both open to the public and serving fresh, healthy meals daily. For the full list of updated Summer Eats locations, visit homegrownspringfield.org/summereats or text “Springfield” to 82257.

🍴 This Week’s Summer Eats Menus Are Here! ☀️ From chipotle chicken bowls to cheese pizza, fresh fruit to crunchy veggies! We’ve got something delicious cooking at your favorite Summer Eats sites all week long! Each location has a menu packed with fresh, flavorful meals made with YOU in mind. 📍 Check your closest site’s menu now and find your new favorite meal of the summer! 📲 Visit homegrownspringfield.org/summereats or follow us @homegrownsps for updates and more! No sign-up. No ID. Just show up and eat! Meals are FREE for all kids and teens 18 and under!

Rain or Shine, We’re Rolling!🌦️🚚 No matter the weather, the Home Grown Summer Eats Food Truck is serving up free meals all week long! Come grab lunch at Forest or Blunt Park!!! Fresh, fun, and always FREE for kids and teens 18 and under. 📍Check out our weekly schedule at homegrownspringfield.org/summereats 📸Follow us @homegrownsps for menus, updates & more! #homegrownsps #summereats #homegrownsummer

Happy 4th of July from Summer Eats! 🇺🇸🎉 Our sites will be closed on Thursday, July 4 as we celebrate Independence Day! We’ll be back Monday, July 7 with even more locations opening across Springfield! ✨Free breakfast and lunch for all kids & teens 18 and under continues all summer long. 📍Find a site near you: homegrownspringfield.org/summereats Follow us @homegrownsps for updates!

🌟Summer Eats Continues! New Locations Opening Monday 7/7! After the holiday weekend, we’re excited to keep the momentum going! Starting Monday, July 7, even more Summer Eats locations will be open across Springfield bringing free, breakfast and lunch to all kids and teens 18 and under. ✅ No sign-up. No ID. Just show up and eat! Check out the full list of open locations at homegrownspringfield.org/summereats and follow us @homegrownsps on Instagram and Facebook for menus, updates, and more. 🌟 ¡Summer Eats Sigue! Nuevos Lugares Abren el Lunes 7/7 Después del fin de semana largo, ¡seguimos con todo! A partir del lunes 7 de julio, se abren más lugares de Summer Eats por toda Springfield con desayuno y almuerzo gratis para niños y jóvenes de 18 años o menos. ✅ No necesitas registrarte. No se pide ID. Solo llega y come. Consulta la lista completa de sitios abiertos en homegrownspringfield.org/summereats y síguenos en Instagram y Facebook @homegrownsps para ver los menús, noticias y más. #homegrownsps #summereats #homegrownsummer

Throwing it back to sunny days and free meals 🎉☀️🍔🌽 Nothing says summer like good food and great vibes #SummerEats #HomeGrownSPS

🔥🍴 The Summer Eats Food Truck is BACK and rollin’ through Springfield! We’re serving up FREE meals for all kids & teens (18 and under) at a new park every day this week — and we’re bringing the FLAVOR with us! 😋 🌮 This Week’s Schedule: Monday – Marshal Roy Park Tuesday – Forest Park Wednesday – Blunt Park Thursday – Kenefick Park 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at every stop! 🚚 Come find us, grab a meal, and enjoy the summer vibes! 📍 Full schedule & updates at homegrownspringfield.org/summereats 📲 Follow us @homegrownsps on IG & FB for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content!

🍽️ The wait is over! Our first week of Summer Eats menus are HERE! ☀️ From Chipotle Chicken Bowls to Cheese Pizza and everything in between, we’re bringing the flavor to parks, neighborhoods and sites across Springfield ALL WEEK LONG! 🌮 FREE meals for all kids & teens 18 and under no sign-up, no I.D. needed. 📅 Serving Monday–Friday | 🍴 Breakfast & Lunch available at select locations 📍 Check out full site information: homegrownspringfield.org/summereats 📲 Favorite this video & follow us on IG, FB, YouTube and TikTok @homegrownsps for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more! #SummerEatsSpringfield #HomeGrownSummer #FreeMealsForKids #FuelUpWithHGS #ThisWeekSummerEats

🍽️ The wait is over! Our first week of Summer Eats menus are HERE! ☀️ From Chipotle Chicken Bowls to Cheese Pizza and everything in between, we’re bringing the flavor to parks, neighborhoods and sites across Springfield ALL WEEK LONG! 🌮 FREE meals for all kids & teens 18 and under no sign-up, no I.D. needed. 📅 Serving Monday–Friday | 🍴 Breakfast & Lunch available at select locations 📍 Check out full site information: homegrownspringfield.org/summereats 📲 Favorite this video & follow us on IG, FB, YouTube and TikTok @homegrownsps for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more! #SummerEatsSpringfield #HomeGrownSummer #FreeMealsForKids #FuelUpWithHGS #ThisWeekSummerEats

As we ramp up for our exciting Summer Eats program, we’re taking a moment to look back at the amazing 2024–25 school year! 🎉 From fun to food to all the amazing memories, it’s been a year to celebrate here at Home Grown Springfield.A special thank you to our Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, our incredible Springfield students and teachers, and the entire community for making it all possible. Here’s to nourishing minds and bodies all year long! 🌱🍎#HomeGrownSpringfield #SummerEats #SchoolYearRecap #ThankYouSpringfield

☀️At Home Grown Summer Eats Starts Early! We’re kicking off summer the right way with FREE meals for kids and teens on the 1st day of vacation! Visit one of our Early Meal Sites: Brightwood or DeBerry on June 17, 18 & 20 ONLY Stop by for a free meal and a fresh start to summer! 📍All other sites open June 23 Follow us @homegrownsps on IG, TikTok & FB Visit homegrownspringfield.org/summereats for the full summer site schedule #SummerEats #HomeGrownSPS #FreeMeals #SpringfieldMA #FuelUpSpringfield #KidsEatFree #HomeGrownSummer

School’s out and Summer Eats is ON! ☀️🍽️ We’re serving up fresh, FREE meals for kids and teens all across Springfield at over 70+ locations! From parks to schools to camps, there’s a Summer Eats site near you ready to fuel your summer fun. Check out all the sites and meal times at homegrownspringfield.org/summereats and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @homegrownsps for weekly menus, events, giveaways, and more! Let’s make this a summer to remember 🍉🌽🥪 #SummerEats #HomeGrownSpringfield #FuelYourSummer

🔥 Sizzling into summer! The students at Gerena kicked off the season with a delicious cookout! Our Home Grown Team had a great time as we gear up for Summer Eats! Great food, good vibes, and even better company. 🍔🌭☀️ #SummerEats #HomeGrownSummer

Congratulations to the Central High School graduating Class of 2025! 🎉🎓 Thank you for allow us to help celebrate your achievements and we wish you a future full of health, success, and well-balanced meals. Keep nourishing your dreams! #homegrownsps #classof2025

Sometimes it’s Nacho Tuesday 🧀🔥 At Home Grown Springfield nachos make every day a little more delicious!

A huge thank you to the @spiritofspringfield for having us be part of this amazing event! We’re grateful to @mayorsarno and the @spfldmacityhall for their continued support. And of course, thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth today — it was a joy connecting with you all! #homegrownsps

The pancake breakfast is in full swing and we’re loving every moment! Nothing beats bringing smiles to the community while serving up delicious muffins and sharing the importance of good nutrition. #homegrownsps

Serving up muffins, smiles, and free goodies at the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast in Springfield — because breakfast is better with friends and freebies! #pancakebreakfast

Join us bright and early tomorrow at the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast starting at 8AM! Stack up the fun and come find us! We’ll be serving smiles (and maybe some fresh baked goods too) 😊🥞

🔥 The Carolina Pulled Chicken is bringing the flavor! 🔥 Students get the choice; pile it high on a bun or savor it solo. Either way, it’s so good, there’s no wrong way to enjoy it! 😋 #PulledChickenPerfection #HomeGrownSPS #EatYourWay

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re proud to highlight Mr. Madison for his dedication to shaping well-rounded students at Springfield Renaissance School. With his support, we had the opportunity to teach essential food handling safety as students prepared sandwiches for the Springfield Rescue Mission. This initiative reflects the lasting impact of teachers and educators! We honor their work not just this week, but all year long. #homegrownsps #springfieldma

We’re excited to continue expanding our vegetarian options Today we had a taste test with our brand-new black bean burger!🍔 Made right here at the CNC using local black beans from Hadley, MA! Thanks to all the students of Sci-Tech who joined our taste test and shared valuable feedback 🎉🎉 we can’t wait to perfect the recipe and bring the best black bean burger to the menu! #homegrownsps

We Love A Good Tostada 🔥🎉 Happy Cinco de Mayo! #homegrownsps #cincodemayo

Fueling students and hearts every day – hear what drives our school lunch hero to make a difference 🎤🦸🎉

A big round of applause to the Chestnut Kitchen team for their remarkable work! School Lunch Hero Day thanks for the love, care, and wholesome meals you provide to our students. Your heroism extends far beyond the kitchen! #homegrownsps #schoollunchheroes

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the incredible kitchen staff at SICS! Not all heroes wear capes, some wear APRONS!! Your warm smiles, tireless dedication, and nourishing meals make every school day brighter and better. Thank you for all that you do!! 🎉🦸‍♀️#homegrownsps #schoollunchheroes #endstudenthunger

Thank you to our amazing Beal Elementary School lunch staff for keeping our students fueled with love, care, and delicious meals every day you’re our true School Lunch Heroes! 🎉 #homegrownsps #schoollunchheroes lunch

Happy School Lunch Hero’s Day! Today we celebrate and thank Ricardo at Putnam for all he does to help end student hunger. Your dedication, care, and hard work make a real difference every day. We appreciate you and all that you do to keep our students nourished and ready to thrive! #schoollunchheroes #homegrownsps

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸 Capes off to our incredible cafeteria crew at Van Sickle/Renaissance who keep our students fueled with love (and delicious food)! Stay tuned!! We’ll be serving up shoutouts and surprises all day long! ❤️🍽️🎉 #homegrownsps #schoollunchheroes

Making lunchtime the best time! 🌟🍕 Cheers to the school lunch heroes who nourish and care for our students! #UnsungHeroes #SchoolLunchHeroes

Happy Earth Day from all of us! 🌎🌱 Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Home Grown Springfield — from sourcing local ingredients to reducing food waste, we’re committed to protecting the planet for our students and future generations. 💚🌸 #HomeGrownSPS #EarthDay #SustainableSchools #EatLocal #FuelingTheFuture

All of Our Salads District-Wide Are Made with Local @littleleaffarms Lettuce 🥬 🌱 FRESH. LOCAL. HOME GROWN!!! 😋

Food that speaks louder than words—because full bellies fuel big dreams! 🍎✨ #hungerfreezone

🎉 Congratulations to Alyssa & Kaitlyn Plante from Zanetti School!🎉 You’ve done it! 🏆 Winning the 5th Annual Stir-It-Up Springfield recipe competition is no small feat, and your Taco Stuffed Peppers paired with your mouthwatering Red Bean Pico truly stole the show! 🌮🌶️ Your creativity, passion, and culinary skills are an inspiration to us all. #homegrownsps #stiritup #springfieldma

🍞🧀 Happy National Grilled Cheese Day! (4/12) 🧀🍞 Chef Drew is here to turn your favorite cheesy snack into a masterpiece! 🧑‍🍳✨ From classic comfort food to creative twists, these recipes are perfect for kids to try at home. 🏠👩‍🍳 Let’s get cooking and celebrate this ooey-gooey day together! Would you love to see these recipes made fresh in your school cafeteria? Let us know! 🙌🎥

We’re honored to help kick off Public Health Month with @spflddhhs —your dedication to promoting health and wellness inspires us every day. Thank you for empowering us to join this meaningful celebration and your support in addressing critical community needs. We also extend heartfelt thanks to @springfieldk12 for helping us continue our shared mission to eliminate student hunger. Together, we’re creating lasting change and building a healthier future for all! #homegrownsps #publichealthmonth #endstudenthunger

🍌 Fresh Pick of the Week: Bananas!🍌 Alex V. from Boland Elementary asked did you know? Bananas are technically berries! They’re packed with potassium and make the perfect snack on-the-go. What’s your favorite way to enjoy a banana? Smoothies, desserts, or maybe just plain? Share your favorite banana pairing, creative eating style, or fun banana facts with us below! 🥤🍨 Let the banana love shine! 🌟 #homegrownsps

🥜🍇 It’s #NationalPBJDay! Let’s make a fun, easy PB&J that kids can create at home! 🎥✨ Grab your ingredients and let’s get spreading! #KidFriendlyRecipes #HomeGrowneats #HomeGrownSPS

We celebrated the 15th annual Future Chefs student recipe competition at the Culinary & Nutrition Center last week, and we couldn’t have asked for better community support! This was a great event filled with good food and better company, and we can’t say thank you enough to our dedicated team and annual gift donor, Singer Kittredge, for making it so fun for our students. As you look through these photos we captured, we wanted to thank a few key stars who helped the event shine: ✨2025 FUTURE CHEF CHAMPION LOGAN NUNEZ, 4th grader at Walsh Elementary✨ ✨2ND PLACE RUNNER UP: Gianni Petrone, 5th grader at Harris Elementary ✨3RD PLACE RUNNER UP: Jaibrien Baker, 4th grader at Brookings Elementary ✨Student finalist Meghan Ballista Santos, 1st grader at DeBerry Elementary ✨Student finalist Rawan Rahhal, 1 grader at DeBerry Elementary Special shoutout to our guest judges this year: 💪Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Superintendent, Springfield Public Schools 💪Principal Lisa Bakowski, Boland Elementary 💪2024 Stir It Up Springfield competition champion and 9th grader at Veritas HS, Jai’rell Evans

Double the chefs, double the flavor! 🍳🔥 Witness the ultimate duo showdown at the Stir It Up Springfield Cooking Competition—where teamwork meets taste!

💡Gerena!! Your innovation, commitment, and teamwork keep us moving forward. We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do it without you! 🚀💪

🏆 A company is only as strong as its people, and we’re lucky to have the BEST. Cheers to our talented Commerce team for making magic happen!✨👏

🙌 Behind every success story is a team of rockstars. Central HS here’s to celebrating YOU and all the amazing things you do! 💼🎉

🌟 To our incredible Van Sickle team: your dedication, hard work, and passion inspire us every day. Thank you for making greatness happen!🌟

Attention young chefs! 🍳 Stir It Up Springfield is back, and this year, students in grades 6-12 can choose to partner up with a friend or show off their solo culinary skills. Let’s see who will take home the title of Springfield’s top teen chef! 🏆✨ #StirItUpSpringfield

ATTENTION DUGGAN ACADEMY!! Get ready to savor the flavors of history! 🎉 Students and staff of Duggan Academy to enjoy a delicious Southern Comfort Lunch, celebrating Black History Month. Dive into our special menu, crafted with love and tradition, requested by your incredible student body. 🍽️✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #SouthernComfort #DugganAcademy

❄️Hope you’re all enjoying your vacation!❄️ Don’t forget, we’re still accepting recipes for the Future Chef Competition. 🍳👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Show us your culinary creativity and submit your best dishes! 📩✨ Link in the bio. Happy cooking! 🥳🍲

Take some time today and tell us about your recipe!! ❤️🔥 🍳✨ Join us for the recipe competition and show off your tastiest creations. Deadline is 2/14/25 🏆🍴 #RecipeCompetition #CulinaryChallenge #FoodieFun”

Deadline approaching hurry and share your amazing recipes by 2/14/25🧑‍🍳🥘⏲️ Our Future Chef Culinary Competition is approaching us next month, Friday, March 14, 2025. Link in bio Link in bio

Happy Black History Month! 🖤 Celebrating Recent Black History Let Us Introduce ✨Charlie Mitchell✨ In 2022, Charlie Mitchell became the first Black chef in New York City to earn a Michelin star. He’s the co-owner and executive chef at Clover Hill, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. Mitchell is also only the second Black chef in the United States to earn a Michelin star.

❄️Happy Snow Day Future Chefs! 🏡🌨️ The universe just gifted us a perfect excuse to stay cozy indoors and get creative in the kitchen. 🍲✨❄️ Time to roll up our sleeves, warm up the stove, and work on those top-secret recipes for the upcoming competition. Let’s turn this snow day into a culinary adventure! 🍽️🔥👩‍🍳 Link in the bio / Deadline 2/14💖 #SnowDay #CookingCompetition #RecipeDevelopment #CozyVibes #KitchenAdventures

It’s that time of year again! 🧑‍🍳🥘⏲️ Our Future Chef Culinary Competition is approaching us next month, Friday, March 14, 2025. Link in bio

Due to the winter weather, schools are on a 2-hour delay today. ❄️⏰ Bundle up, enjoy the extra time, and come grab a breakfast when you arrive! ☺️ Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon! #WeatherDelay #WinterMornings #BreakfastTime #SchoolLife

Start your day with breakfast that fuels your body and mind. 🍳🥤Remember, start your day how you want to finish it, with success.

🍽️🔥We got hot table at Home(Grown) 😂 Our team loves finding fresh and exciting menu items for our students to enjoy. Let us know which new dishes you’d like to see next!

Entering 2025 with good energy in and good energy out! 💫✨ Fueling up with positivity and determination, ready to seize every opportunity and conquer new challenges. Let’s make this year a journey of growth, success, and endless possibilities. 🚀🔥 #homegrownspringfield #springfieldpublicschools #NewYearNewEnergy #GoodVibesOnly #FueledForSuccess #2025Goals

@springfieldk12 FILL OUT THIS SURVEY! https://tinyurl.com/43kksz64 Home Grown Springfield distributes multiple surveys across SPS schools and community events throughout the school year to collect real and honest feedback about everything school meals. This fall satisfaction survey collects feedback on your preferences: from meals to customer service. Want to make sure your voice is heard? Take this quick survey NOW! We encourage you to fill out a survey each time you have an opinion to share... The more feedback from you, the better! Thank YOU for supporting open conversations about school meals!

Celebrated Jai’s Jerk Chicken and Mac&Cheese winning recipe from last school year’s Stir It Up Springfield Competition! Always love a visit from @newenglanddairy 💙 Our Central HS team loves a good photo op! (Our meals do, too 🤭)

It's #NSLW! We happily prepare and dish up delicious, scratch made lunch meals for you each school year, and this week we're highlighting a few partners we're grateful to have at Springfield Public Schools: Did you know all the sauces you have at school are made from scratch? Yes -- all sauces, even BBQ! Thanks to our partnership with Thanks to One Mighty Mill and Narragansett Creamery, pizzas are made from scratch each week in elementary schools and every day in secondary schools. Stone-milled, whole wheat crust that locks in nutrients and flavor, PLUS cheesy mozzarella makes for a delicious, perfect bite every time. Over 90% of SPS students voted this pizza on school lunch menus in Springfield... will you rate your school meal satisfaction in celebration of National School Lunch Week? https://forms.office.com/e/g7kdZX5S68