05/27/2026
Calling all Directors! Join us for a Lunch and Learn in Burlington about cafeteria remodels and grants. We will also have plenty of time for networking an a fabulous lunch! Join us: https://schoolnutritionassociationofmassachusetts.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/NaFXlDEuYCaCm
05/27/2026
Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Chicopee! We’ll begin with a tour and hands-on spice activity at Southern New England Spice Company, followed by lunch at Frontera Grill in Chicopee. Register: snaofmass.org/event-calendar
05/26/2026
We’re heading to Taste Buds Kitchen in Providence for a private, hands-on cooking experience designed to sharpen your skills and boost our team spirit!
What’s on the Menu? While we cook our Thai feast, you can enjoy a beautiful appetizer spread!
Don’t Wait!To keep things cozy, this event is capped at 42 participants. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register here: https://schoolnutritionassociationofmassachusetts.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/J5Fy68ZUJCzC3
05/26/2026
Join us for an exciting day starting at 12:00 PM at the Fast Dog Café for lunch and engaging round table discussions! 🌾 At 1:00 PM, we’ll embark on a wagon farm tour, lasting about 1.5 hours, followed by delicious farm-fresh cookies and milk. Don’t miss the chance to explore our local farm's operations and discover potential partnership opportunities while networking with fellow directors. There’s also a farm store on-site for anyone interested in some local goodies! Register: snaofmass.org/event-calendar
05/22/2026
Join Chapter 3 for a Lunch and Learn about kitchen remodels and enjoy time for networking! Lauren McGarry from AmTab will be joining the discussion. Register here: http://schoolnutritionassociationofmassachusetts.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/NaFXlDEuYCaCm
05/22/2026
Join Chapter 4 for roundtable discussions on student engagement and innovation in school nutrition programs. There will also be an interactive, student-centered experience featuring students of BHS, a tour of the Lunch Lab, and hydroponic growing system. Register: https://schoolnutritionassociationofmassachusetts.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/AnFxkQztVCdCN
05/20/2026
Today at the “Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit,” the data says it all….
Kids will accept healthier whole grains grown nearby, and it is well worth the investment.
We are so excited to be expanding the capacity of K-12 school food systems to serve local grains!!
Thank you to the John Stalker Institute for this opportunity.