Home Grown Springfield is More Than Just School Food

it's a way to transform the way we think about school nutrition. We take pride in sharing our story in Springfield, the City of Firsts, and we recognize our duty to offer culturally familiar menu items that resonate with our students, while providing a variety of healthy options to nourish them through their day.

Our commitment goes beyond taste – we prioritize sustainability, scratch-made items, and health in every meal we serve. Embracing sustainable practices, we source ingredients responsibly, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. Our scratch-made items ensure freshness and quality, providing wholesome meals for growing minds. Health is at the forefront of our menu planning, ensuring that each dish contributes to the well-being of our students.

Join us on this flavorful journey where good food meets sustainability and nourishment every day!

Culinary Nutrition Center (CNC)

Our 62,000 square-foot culinary and nutrition center, located on Cadwell Drive in Springfield, opened in April 2019. Through Springfield’s Emergency Action Plan, our entire building can be run by generator so we’re able to answer to any emergency. We served over 9 million meals to Springfield students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic -- because serving our students is our priority.

Our facility features state-of-the-art equipment that allows for the creation of diverse, scratch-made dishes like meatballs, breakfast pockets, chicken sausage, and dinner rolls, all introduced to SPS students in 2021. Our team actively seeks student feedback and incorporates it into menu adjustments, ensuring that student preferences are well-reflected.