Stop & Shop Declares June 3rd As First-Ever National Chicken Salad Day
On June 3, 2026, Stop & Shop declared the first-ever National Chicken Salad Day. The day honors the dish that originated in 1863 at a deli in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Chicken salad remains a staple in Stop & Shop’s delis, where it is made fresh daily with rotisserie chicken, the perfect amount of creamy Hellmann’s mayonnaise, crisp celery, and flavorful seasonings that make it a favorite among local customers.
To celebrate the holiday, Stop & Shop launched a statewide Rhode Island “Originals” Tour to honor the hard-working people of Rhode Island, with stops at the Washington Bridge Construction Staging Site, the Providence Public Safety Complex, Confreda Greenhouses & Farms, and South Kingstown Town Hall.
The day also pays homage to the Ocean State’s distinct culinary culture. Home to stuffies, johnnycakes, pizza strips, hot wieners, and coffee milk, Rhode Island can now officially add chicken salad to the list of its local specialties.
Coverage of the holiday included WJAR, WPRI, Costal ABC, Providence Business News, WBSM-AM, Fun 107, WCHE-AM, WPRO-FM, Lite Rock 105, Perishable New, and more.
On May 2, 2026, 300+ Girl Scouts gathered at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham for GSEMA’s annual STEM Fest. This hands-on event transformed the camp into an interactive STEM experience, where Girl Scouts explored engaging challenges, connected with STEM professionals, and designed their own adventure through a range of science and technology activities.
Coverage of the event included WCVB (Channel 5) and The Waltham Times.
