Strengthening New England’s food system requires a shared vision across many stakeholders. We are fortunate to have a broad and values-aligned community of individuals, institutions, organizations, and groups working in partnership toward a better food future for the region. While each plays a unique and important role, engaging in collaborative efforts can bring even greater impact, momentum building, and systemic change.
We are excited to be a supporting partner in the following programs.
Announcing the recipients of the 2026 Food Justice for Kids Prize!
Newman’s Own Foundation, Humanitix, The Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and the Hunger to Health Collaboratory are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 Food Justice for Kids Prize!
The Food Justice for Kids Prize will provide up to $1.4M in grant funding to be shared among 14 innovative organizations across the United States.
Each organization will receive up to $100K each, over 2 years to support kids learning about healthy food, eating nutritious school meals, and engaging with Indigenous foods. This year’s recipients are strengthening culturally relevant nutrition education, youth development, local school food procurement, and climate-friendly school meals. From policy and systems change work to community engagement and education, each organization has a unique approach to advance food justice in their communities.
Meet the 2026 Food Justice for Kids Prize Recipients!
Indigenous Food Justice
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cooperative Extension Center, Cherokee, NC
- Hoʻokuaʻāina, Kailua, HI
- One Spirit, Pine Ridge Reservation, SD
- Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Anchorage, AK
- Yurok Tribe Environmental Department Food Sovereignty Program, Klamath, CA
Nutrition Education & School Food
- Center for Good Food Purchasing, Berkeley, CA
- ChangeLab Solutions, Oakland, CA
- FoodRight Inc., Milwaukee, WI
- Good Food Collective, Durango, CO
- Green Umbrella, Cincinnati, OH
- Grow Windham, Inc., Willimantic, CT
- La Colaborativa, Chelsea, MA
- Pilot Light, Chicago, IL
- Plant Powered School Meals Coalition, Nationwide
“We are proud to support this year’s Food Justice for Kids Prize winners. These grantees share our commitment to strengthening sustainable food systems and expanding children’s access to nutritious, culturally relevant, locally sourced foods.”
– Andrew Kendall, Executive Director of The Henry P. Kendall Foundation.
Terrific Trays
In 2025, we launched a new partnership with Massachusetts Farm to School and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)’s Office for Food and Nutrition Programs (FNP) to support the Terrific Trays competition.
Terrific Trays shines a spotlight on schools across the Commonwealth serving exceptional meals made with locally sourced ingredients from Massachusetts farms, dairies, and fisheries. Participating schools submit photos along with a list of the farms and fisheries that supplied the food.
Winning trays receive statewide recognition from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Massachusetts Farm to School, along with a $2,500 award from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation to support their farm to school efforts. Monthly winners compete for the title of Terrific Tray of the Year.
Visit Massachusetts Farm to School for more information or more information about the 2026–2027 Terrific Tray program, including eligibility requirements and submission details.
Congratulations to Northampton Public Schools – winner of the Terrific Tray of the Year 2026!
