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.
It's not too late to register! Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for our free webinar on how schools can incorporate local, regenerative, and organic foods into their menus. This is the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series. Register now: https://bit.ly/4c3dOTY
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's not too late to register! Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for our free webinar on how schools can incorporate local, regenerative, and organic foods into their menus. This is the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series. Register now: https://bit.ly/4c3dOTY
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
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
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.
School food professionals, parents, & students have been paving the way for better food for decades. Now’s the time for the administration and Congress to act decisively and be wind at their backs. Together, we can ensure that every child in America has access to a fresh, nourishing meal at school.
September 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
School food professionals, parents, & students have been paving the way for better food for decades. Now’s the time for the administration and Congress to act decisively and be wind at their backs. Together, we can ensure that every child in America has access to a fresh, nourishing meal at school.
The Commission states, “real transformation requires more than vision—it requires clarity.”
Since 2009, it's been clear that meaningful school food transformation requires political will.
Since 2009, it's been clear that meaningful school food transformation requires political will.
September 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Commission states, “real transformation requires more than vision—it requires clarity.”
Since 2009, it's been clear that meaningful school food transformation requires political will.
Since 2009, it's been clear that meaningful school food transformation requires political will.
“The MAHA Strategy report highlights several shared priorities – reducing reliance on ultra-processed foods, supporting local procurement, and ensuring students have access to real, whole foods at school.”
- Chef Ann Foundation CEO Mara Fleishman.
- Chef Ann Foundation CEO Mara Fleishman.
September 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
“The MAHA Strategy report highlights several shared priorities – reducing reliance on ultra-processed foods, supporting local procurement, and ensuring students have access to real, whole foods at school.”
- Chef Ann Foundation CEO Mara Fleishman.
- Chef Ann Foundation CEO Mara Fleishman.
In 2009, Chef Ann Cooper courageously created a national nonprofit dedicated to reimagining school food. Over the past 15 years, we have partnered with 16,000 school districts to serve nutritious meals to their students. We have proven solutions to transform the health of children in America.
September 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
In 2009, Chef Ann Cooper courageously created a national nonprofit dedicated to reimagining school food. Over the past 15 years, we have partnered with 16,000 school districts to serve nutritious meals to their students. We have proven solutions to transform the health of children in America.
This week, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, which leads with an opening statement that’s part of the Chef Ann Foundation DNA: “To turn the tide and better protect our children, the United States must act decisively.”
September 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This week, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, which leads with an opening statement that’s part of the Chef Ann Foundation DNA: “To turn the tide and better protect our children, the United States must act decisively.”
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
More info on the panel? Happily! This panel will bring together national leaders in school food reform, including @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Dr. Norbert Wilson, Maya Miller, and our CEO, Mara Fleishman.
August 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
More info on the panel? Happily! This panel will bring together national leaders in school food reform, including @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Dr. Norbert Wilson, Maya Miller, and our CEO, Mara Fleishman.
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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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
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