Chef Ann Foundation
@chefannfoundation.bsky.social
A nonprofit that promotes whole-ingredient, scratch cooking in K-12 schools—enabling them to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so students are well-fed and ready to learn.
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Join us on November 19 at 1 p.m. ET for “School Meals for a Sustainable Future: Local, Organic, & Regenerative” — the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by the Chef Ann Foundation. Register now: https://ow.ly/OIyW50XhIpr
Join us on November 19 at 1 p.m. ET for “School Meals for a Sustainable Future: Local, Organic, & Regenerative” — the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by the Chef Ann Foundation. Register now: https://ow.ly/OIyW50XhIpr
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join us on November 19 at 1 p.m. ET for “School Meals for a Sustainable Future: Local, Organic, & Regenerative” — the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by the Chef Ann Foundation. Register now: https://ow.ly/OIyW50XhIpr
Big news from Colorado! 🎉 Propositions LL and MM passed, allowing free school meals to continue. Congratulations to Hunger Free Colorado, Nourish Colorado, the Keep Kids Fed Coalition, and all the champions supporting healthy meals for kids! 🍏
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Big news from Colorado! 🎉 Propositions LL and MM passed, allowing free school meals to continue. Congratulations to Hunger Free Colorado, Nourish Colorado, the Keep Kids Fed Coalition, and all the champions supporting healthy meals for kids! 🍏
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Mara Fleishman, is one of 20 finalists for the prestigious @ElevatePrize!
Meet all finalists here: elevateprize.org/finalists-2026
Meet all finalists here: elevateprize.org/finalists-2026
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Mara Fleishman, is one of 20 finalists for the prestigious @ElevatePrize!
Meet all finalists here: elevateprize.org/finalists-2026
Meet all finalists here: elevateprize.org/finalists-2026
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CSPI board member Jane Schmitz has been named as a 2025 School Food Renegade by the Chef Ann Foundation! Jane is among 10 other "school food changemakers from across the country who are transforming school cafeterias."
https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-2025-school-food-renegades/
https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-2025-school-food-renegades/
Fueling Our Future: Meet the 2025 School Food Renegades
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October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
CSPI board member Jane Schmitz has been named as a 2025 School Food Renegade by the Chef Ann Foundation! Jane is among 10 other "school food changemakers from across the country who are transforming school cafeterias."
https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-2025-school-food-renegades/
https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-2025-school-food-renegades/
Join us on November 19 at 1 p.m. ET for “School Meals for a Sustainable Future: Local, Organic, & Regenerative” — the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by the Chef Ann Foundation. Register now: https://ow.ly/OIyW50XhIpr
October 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Join us on November 19 at 1 p.m. ET for “School Meals for a Sustainable Future: Local, Organic, & Regenerative” — the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by the Chef Ann Foundation. Register now: https://ow.ly/OIyW50XhIpr
HUGE NEWS! Passing AB 1264 into law, California is first state in nation to take decisive action on reducing ultra-processed foods in school meals. Read our statement: https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/ca-takes-decisive-action-reducing-ultra-processed-foods/
California Takes Decisive Action Toward Reducing Ultra-Processed…
The Chef Ann Foundation promotes whole-ingredient, scratch cooking in schools. This approach enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-fed and ready to learn.
www.chefannfoundation.org
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
HUGE NEWS! Passing AB 1264 into law, California is first state in nation to take decisive action on reducing ultra-processed foods in school meals. Read our statement: https://www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/ca-takes-decisive-action-reducing-ultra-processed-foods/
With National School Lunch Week coming up, this is a great opportunity to highlight school food professionals.
These teams go above and beyond daily to ensure students access healthy meals. To help schools show gratitude, we've developed a resource full of ideas. https://ow.ly/zSZ050Vw61E.
These teams go above and beyond daily to ensure students access healthy meals. To help schools show gratitude, we've developed a resource full of ideas. https://ow.ly/zSZ050Vw61E.
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With National School Lunch Week coming up, this is a great opportunity to highlight school food professionals.
These teams go above and beyond daily to ensure students access healthy meals. To help schools show gratitude, we've developed a resource full of ideas. https://ow.ly/zSZ050Vw61E.
These teams go above and beyond daily to ensure students access healthy meals. To help schools show gratitude, we've developed a resource full of ideas. https://ow.ly/zSZ050Vw61E.
Good news! Our panel, “Feeding Kids Like We Give a Damn: Transforming School Food,” was selected for #SXSWEDU 2026! A huge thanks to everyone who helped put us on the national stage 👏👏
October 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Good news! Our panel, “Feeding Kids Like We Give a Damn: Transforming School Food,” was selected for #SXSWEDU 2026! A huge thanks to everyone who helped put us on the national stage 👏👏
We are currently hiring for several full-time positions, including:
🥦 Bilingual Program Coordinator of CA Apprenticeship
🥦 Human Resources and Office Coordinator
🥦 Grant Writing Coordinator
Curious to learn more? https://ow.ly/gryv50X35S0
🥦 Bilingual Program Coordinator of CA Apprenticeship
🥦 Human Resources and Office Coordinator
🥦 Grant Writing Coordinator
Curious to learn more? https://ow.ly/gryv50X35S0
September 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are currently hiring for several full-time positions, including:
🥦 Bilingual Program Coordinator of CA Apprenticeship
🥦 Human Resources and Office Coordinator
🥦 Grant Writing Coordinator
Curious to learn more? https://ow.ly/gryv50X35S0
🥦 Bilingual Program Coordinator of CA Apprenticeship
🥦 Human Resources and Office Coordinator
🥦 Grant Writing Coordinator
Curious to learn more? https://ow.ly/gryv50X35S0
Cooking meals from scratch with whole ingredients enables schools to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant proteins into meals, which are less damaging to the environment.
September 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cooking meals from scratch with whole ingredients enables schools to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant proteins into meals, which are less damaging to the environment.
This week, the MAHA Commission released its "Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy," which provides recommendations to address chronic childhood diseases. And we're here to say that investing in school meals is the way to turn the tide.
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Making Our Children Healthy Again: Scratch Cooking Is the Answer
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September 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This week, the MAHA Commission released its "Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy," which provides recommendations to address chronic childhood diseases. And we're here to say that investing in school meals is the way to turn the tide.
www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/making-...
www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/making-...
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We're grateful that CA students will receive more freshly prepared, nutritious school meals & school food professionals will receive career development plus training thanks to the Healthy School Food Pathway program! 🍓🥕 A BIG thank you to our partners at @chefannfoundation.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're grateful that CA students will receive more freshly prepared, nutritious school meals & school food professionals will receive career development plus training thanks to the Healthy School Food Pathway program! 🍓🥕 A BIG thank you to our partners at @chefannfoundation.bsky.social
Every day 30M+ kids eat school meals. Let's make them count. Vote "Feeding Kids Like We Give a Damn" for #SXSWEDU 2026 http://bit.ly/3IZPaJz?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation #SchoolFoodReform
August 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Every day 30M+ kids eat school meals. Let's make them count. Vote "Feeding Kids Like We Give a Damn" for #SXSWEDU 2026 http://bit.ly/3IZPaJz?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation #SchoolFoodReform
You cannot have healthy school meals without the caring, knowledgeable, skilled folks to make them. We're so grateful to our legislative champions who supported this vital workforce development program. Thank you!
CA students will continue to be served freshly prepared school meals thanks to another year of funding for the CA Healthy School Food Pathway program. 🍊🥦 Thank you to our #CALeg Champions who prioritized #HSFP funding to support CA school food professionals. @chefannfoundation.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
You cannot have healthy school meals without the caring, knowledgeable, skilled folks to make them. We're so grateful to our legislative champions who supported this vital workforce development program. Thank you!
School food reform deserves the national stage. Vote for “Feeding Kids Like We Give a Damn” in #SXSWPanelPicker before Aug 24! bit.ly/3IZPaJz #SXSWEDU
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August 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
School food reform deserves the national stage. Vote for “Feeding Kids Like We Give a Damn” in #SXSWPanelPicker before Aug 24! bit.ly/3IZPaJz #SXSWEDU
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Join us on September 17 at 1 p.m. ET for "Reducing Ultra-Processed Meals: The Next Chapter in School Food" — the second webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by t... https://bit.ly/4c3dOTY?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
August 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Join us on September 17 at 1 p.m. ET for "Reducing Ultra-Processed Meals: The Next Chapter in School Food" — the second webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by t... https://bit.ly/4c3dOTY?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
Join us in celebrating Chef Ann Cooper being included in Forbes “50 Over 50” list for 2025! 👏🥦
July 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Join us in celebrating Chef Ann Cooper being included in Forbes “50 Over 50” list for 2025! 👏🥦
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We'd like to express our gratitude for our community, partners and advocates who raised their voices and took action in support of nutrition security over the past few weeks & months. 🙏
@amdiabetesassn.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social
@obesityaction.bsky.social
@amdiabetesassn.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social
@obesityaction.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We'd like to express our gratitude for our community, partners and advocates who raised their voices and took action in support of nutrition security over the past few weeks & months. 🙏
@amdiabetesassn.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social
@obesityaction.bsky.social
@amdiabetesassn.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social
@obesityaction.bsky.social
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July 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Will we see you in San Antonio in two weeks?
Our senior director of procurement, Vanessa Zajfin, is teaming up with Ben Thomas from Shared Plate Strategies at the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference in San Antonio, TX, from July 13-15! 🎉
Our senior director of procurement, Vanessa Zajfin, is teaming up with Ben Thomas from Shared Plate Strategies at the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference in San Antonio, TX, from July 13-15! 🎉
July 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Will we see you in San Antonio in two weeks?
Our senior director of procurement, Vanessa Zajfin, is teaming up with Ben Thomas from Shared Plate Strategies at the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference in San Antonio, TX, from July 13-15! 🎉
Our senior director of procurement, Vanessa Zajfin, is teaming up with Ben Thomas from Shared Plate Strategies at the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference in San Antonio, TX, from July 13-15! 🎉
When we scratch cook in our school kitchens, we're not just serving meals—we're retraining taste buds to appreciate what food actually tastes like. 🍏
June 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
When we scratch cook in our school kitchens, we're not just serving meals—we're retraining taste buds to appreciate what food actually tastes like. 🍏
Minnesota is taking action to ban harmful dyes like Red No. 20, Yellow No. 5, and Blue No. 1 in school lunches.
If HF 3254 passes, these changes could take effect as soon as next school year.... https://ow.ly/6Q5i50WgpRh?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
If HF 3254 passes, these changes could take effect as soon as next school year.... https://ow.ly/6Q5i50WgpRh?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
June 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Minnesota is taking action to ban harmful dyes like Red No. 20, Yellow No. 5, and Blue No. 1 in school lunches.
If HF 3254 passes, these changes could take effect as soon as next school year.... https://ow.ly/6Q5i50WgpRh?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
If HF 3254 passes, these changes could take effect as soon as next school year.... https://ow.ly/6Q5i50WgpRh?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
If you're planning and developing your menu for next school year, we can help! We created 12 menu templates tailored for each month of the year.
Explore the creative possibilities with these ... https://ow.ly/JE2g50We66g?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
Explore the creative possibilities with these ... https://ow.ly/JE2g50We66g?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
June 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
If you're planning and developing your menu for next school year, we can help! We created 12 menu templates tailored for each month of the year.
Explore the creative possibilities with these ... https://ow.ly/JE2g50We66g?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
Explore the creative possibilities with these ... https://ow.ly/JE2g50We66g?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
Across four states, 34 schools with 16,000 students now have healthier school meals. These four districts graduated from Get Schools Cooking, our most hands-on program that supports districts w... https://ow.ly/XlxR50We3Xs?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
June 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Across four states, 34 schools with 16,000 students now have healthier school meals. These four districts graduated from Get Schools Cooking, our most hands-on program that supports districts w... https://ow.ly/XlxR50We3Xs?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
Looking to expand your team of school food professionals? Summer is a great time to recruit! Starting in June means you can onboard new staff before the school year kicks off.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Looking to expand your team of school food professionals? Summer is a great time to recruit! Starting in June means you can onboard new staff before the school year kicks off.
👉 Check out ou... https://ow.ly/SAIf50W99CX?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation
👉 Check out ou... https://ow.ly/SAIf50W99CX?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation