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Homegrown Springfield reports 50 million meals served and expands halal options districtwide
Summary
Homegrown Springfield presented its annual report, saying the district has served more than 50,000,000 meals since 2019, meal participation rose to over 89%, and the program is expanding halal options with weekly taste tests and new labeling for menus.
Homegrown Springfield presented its annual culinary nutrition report to the school committee, highlighting program growth, participation gains and a districtwide expansion of halal menu options.
“Our mission is to eliminate student hunger here in Springfield,” a Homegrown presenter told the committee, summarizing the program’s three guiding goals: improve meal quality, increase participation, and expand student learning opportunities. Presenters said the district’s culinary nutrition center has produced more than 50,000,000 meals…
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