J Stalker Institute

JSI supports Massachusetts school professionals interested in child nutrition and healthy food environments.

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JSI is thrilled to have Laura Hatch as a #hkhp26 Summit keynote speaker on May 20, as she will highlight the powerful link between a school's wellness culture + student engagement through NEW youth-informed research from GENYOUth. Join us: https://t.co/8MhdjNnHkt

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JSI is excited to have Chef Lindsey Schoenfeld + Chef Vahista Ussery as #hkhp26 Summit Keynote speakers May 19th, showcasing culinary techniques that fuse global inspiration and fun concepts for school menu to better connect with today’s students. Join us: https://t.co/8MhdjNnHkt

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National school lunch hero day is May 1st! Check out these resources to help celebrate and recognize school food service workers in the cafeteria and the classroom. @SchoolLunch https://t.co/Gz4esjcyp2

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We always knew school nutrition professionals were superheroes, and now we know
they are Farm to School superheroes!
Vote for your favorite school https://t.co/Eu3r2gWmQo.

@MASchoolsK12 and Mass. Farm to School
#TerrificTrayMA #LocalCounts #MASchoolLunch #MorethanAMeal

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#SchoolNutrition staff leveled up their #ScratchCooking skills today with fresh #MediterraneanFlavors and customizable "build-your-own" recipes designed to boost both nutrition and student excitement!
#JSI #SchoolLunch #MillburySchools https://t.co/AVA2hBNJeX

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Way to go @watertownschool with the April #TerrificTray w/ halal chicken wings (Maine Family Farms) + #farmtoschool lettuce from WPS own Freight Farms (partly funded by the MA FRESH grant). Received a special visit from @KimDriscollMA. Check it out here: https://t.co/ydHzn8HNHa.

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JSI is thrilled to have Tarrah Westercamp as a #hkhp26 Summit Keynote speaker on May 20, leading an energizing session on the influences that impact student's health and nutrition practices, and how to message nutrition to students in a mindful way. https://t.co/8MhdjNnHkt

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Are you a SND looking to update your menu and highlight HOTM foods? JSI showcased recipes from the NEW soon-to-be-released Harvest of the Month culinary workshop at the 2026 Massachusetts Farm and Sea to School Conference. Check out the link to learn more! https://t.co/yqa7DgyP6E

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Students at Braintree + Littleton trialed Mediterranean flavors through JSI's Back to Basics: Med. Flavors culinary workshop. Check out how students rated these delicious recipes! https://t.co/ZVIFjQoY47
Request a Back to Basics workshop-to-go today! https://t.co/NQfre6JInL

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Spice up your school menu with the vibrant flavors of Latin American cuisine in this culinary workshop! https://t.co/QRkWQyNj3c

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The Mar. #TerrificTray: Lenox PS-fish tacos, cabbage: David Mokrzecki Farm(Hadley,MA) + maple syrup frm Ioka Valley Farm as a maple citrus slaw. Salad: hydroponic @ForkFarms at Lenox PS + @LittleLeafFarms. Apple: Pine Hill Orchards (Colrain,MA) + 1% Hood milk: Crescent Creamery.

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The Harvest of the Month for March is Dairy! Check out the March #HarvestoftheMonth blog, highlighting recipes from @JCStalkerInst, @ProjectBread, and @massfarmtoschool. https://t.co/qwHrQbNGUB

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Kale is the star of the show! Students are loving these fresh, locally inspired kale recipes with Chef Steve.

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Student taste tests + Chef Patty + fresh locally grown foods = recipe for success! Students are loving these new kale recipes!

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Fresh picks, local flavors, and student voices! With Chef Kyle and Chef Josh, Harvest of the Month recipes are being tested one bite at a time. #HarvestoftheMonth

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Fresh, local, and student‑approved! Students are sampling new Harvest of the Month recipes with Chef Kyle and Chef Josh one taste test at a time! #HarvestoftheMonth

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Students are taste testing two new recipe favorites: a savory Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Bake and a sweet Roasted Strawberry Compote & Yogurt Swirl and they are loving the local flavor!

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Taste test time! Students are sampling new recipes for roasted carrots and butternut squash with Chef Sam and Chef John

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Join us on May 19 & 20 at the Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit - Registration is Open! #HKHP26 https://t.co/wMN7kWe0FR

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Celebrating #NationalNutritionMonth means highlighting ... nutrition! The A-list offered by JSI guides snacks for school celebrations towards healthier choices that will be fun to eat while equipping students bodies for learning. Learn more here - https://t.co/B6im1dgrR2