Project Healthy Kids

08/10/2026

School districts across the country face a common challenge: how to serve more local, healthy foods while balancing tight budgets and limited staffing. One solution gaining traction is for schools to maximize their funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by partnering with food processors, companies that turn raw ingredients into ready-to-eat menu items.

Our Partnerships for Local Agriculture & Nutrition Transformation in Schools (PLANTS) grantees are collaborating with processors and farmers to combine locally grown produce with USDA Foods to create ready-to-eat items for school meals. This innovative approach to school food processing is boosting the use of local foods in schools and creating new markets for local farmers. https://ow.ly/GttT50ZxFZQ

PLANTS is a part of the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative’s School Food System Transformation Challenge.

NEWESD 101 Mission West Community Development Partners Massachusetts Farm to School CommonWealth Kitchen Boston Public Schools

08/10/2026

Call it obvious if you want. We'll keep saying it: kids learn better when they're fed.

08/06/2026

Happy National Farmers Market Week! As the heart of our local food system, farmers markets play an essential role in strengthening rural communities, creating new market opportunities for producers, and connecting consumers with fresh, American-grown food. Be sure to visit and support your local farmers market!

Check out Secretary Rollins' proclamation ➡ https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/08/05/secretary-rollins-proclaims-national-farmers-market-week-calls-americans-support-local-farmers-and

08/05/2026

We're excited to help spread the word that our sister organization, Healthy Kids Inc, is hiring a Delivery Driver for the Huntington Central Kitchen!

This is a great opportunity to join a team that's helping deliver fresh, nutritious meals to children and com
munities across our region.

We're looking for someone who is:

•Dependable, organized, and able to work independently

•Able to pass a background check�• Eligible to work around children

•In possession of a valid driver's license with a good driving record

•Able to safely lift and transport food deliveries

If you enjoy being part of a mission-driven team and want to make a difference through food, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, email [email protected].

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who may be a great fit!

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08/04/2026

Today Miss Leah had the honor of sharing some nutrition expertise with the staff at Graceway Counseling Center!

Our team at Project Healthy Kids has been getting trained in trauma-informed approaches to nutrition education, and we were happy to share some resources and explore nuanced topics together.

Leah’s Pantry has been a crucial partner in our team’s learning process. We are thankful for the opportunity to share what we’re learning with others. There is always more to learn ✨

https://leahspantry.org

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Together, we can help ensure kids have access to meals at home, at school, and in their communities all year round.

07/27/2026

📆 Save the date: September 25th! Always free, always grounded, come join us for our 4th annual Ground Up Gathering at the West Edge Factory for food, music, and empowerment of our communities! Bring your neighbor.