Nearly 30 million kids eat school breakfast and lunch. That’s more than half of the 55 million students enrolled in K-12 public and private schools across the U.S. 🤯

New year, same mission: healthy school meals for kids by empowered school food professionals. Let's do it together 🙌

Warmest holiday wishes from all of us at the Chef Ann Foundation! May your season be filled with joy, rest, and scratch cooked meals crafted with love. 💚

Whole ingredients. Healthier students. Healthier planet. 🌍 That's the power of scratch cooking. Support it today: https://ow.ly/JUqk50XJNbB

Want to serve kids healthier meals but don't know where to start? Our School Food Institute breaks it down with 11 comprehensive courses—from procurement to finances to marketing. Say goodbye to ultraprocessed foods, hello to fresh, healthy meals. Enroll now: https://www.thelunchbox.org/sfi/

Scientists have called for the removal of ultraprocessed foods from schools. For 16 years, we've helped schools start cooking from scratch. This #GivingTuesday, help us get more schools cooking. The science is clear. Time to act. Donate → https://ow.ly/HI4h50XAWBr#GivingTuesday

Uplift school meals — and the people who prepare them. BTW- doesn't that meal look pretty good? Imagine if school meals were a benefit that staff could enjoy as well. @chefannfoundation.bsky.social parents-together.org/how-to-advoc...

Just seven days until #GivingTuesday! 🗓️ We're celebrating the school food professionals who feed kids every day with healthy meals. If you're able to give this season, we'd love your support. If not, sharing our work means the world too. https://ow.ly/wv7050XuXzl

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

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

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/

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/

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.

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

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. www.chefannfoundation.org/blog/making-...

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#SXSWEDU#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!

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 #SchoolFoodReform

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! 👏🥦

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

Join our newsletter for the latest updates, recipes, and resources to transform school meals! 🎉 Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting out, stay inspired and engaged. Click https://ow.ly/QJSR50TJ54a?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation and b...!

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! 🎉

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 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

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. 👉 Check out ou... https://ow.ly/SAIf50W99CX?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

📣 A new evaluation report reveals that our California Healthy School Food Pathway program, which seeks to make school meals for California students healthier and more sustainable by strengthen... https://ow.ly/HvAL50W8snz?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

🌟 Stay informed about the latest policy updates! Check out our policy and advocacy webpage for our new policy roadmap, statements on school food regulations, blogs, and more. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/gJyI50W9jvI?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation!

Lawmakers in Louisiana are updating regulations to promote healthier food by eliminating harmful dyes, seed oils, and chemicals from food products. Schools will no longer be permitted to serve ... https://ow.ly/HBM750W8xCX?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

It's an understatement to say we're thrilled to see Marion Nestle feature our policy roadmap for increasing scratch cooking in schools on her Food Politics blog and newsletter today. Check ou... https://ow.ly/e7Ec50W9fwO?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

You’ve been featured in NextGen’s What’s Next! 🌟 Check out the latest issue of our #newsletter using the link in the post above & please consider sharing with your networks: @chefannfoundation.bsky.social, @asmchrisward.bsky.social

Want to bring a summer feel into your menus? Consider chicken fajitas from scratch! They're kid-approved, tasty, and only require a few ingredients. We have a scalable recipe on The Lunch Box t... https://ow.ly/FSm550W5M6L?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

We are actively seeking a bilingual Pre-Apprenticeship program coordinator based in California to join our workforce development team. To learn more and apply, visit: bit.ly/43JEUvF

🎉 Today marks 79 years of the National School Lunch Program! Since 1946, it’s provided millions of students with nutritious, low-cost meals every school day. 🍎 Learn more about its history and impact: foodcorps.org/blog-nslp-na...

Milk can be an approachable way for districts of any size or location to increase their sustainability efforts. Our recent blog shared the many benefits of a sustainable milk program, one distr... https://ow.ly/6MVQ50VSNUf?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

@friends-earth.bsky.social‬ has developed an informative guide featuring over 40 student-approved plant-based dishes from more than 25 K–12 school districts in California. Download the free gu... http://www.foe.org/recipes?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

We're excited to announce that Chef Ann Cooper, our president and founder, will be a panelist at this year's The Culinary Institute of America Menus of Change Summit, which will be held Ju... https://www.menusofchange.org/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

Our new policy roadmap outlines our issue priorities for increasing scratch cooking in schools across the U.S. so schools can protect children's health and improve learning outcomes while incre... https://ow.ly/GLAF50VYPvP?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Chef%20Ann%20Foundation

We might not be in Canada, but we'll sing this sentiment from the rooftops every day: “Provide every schoolchild with access to healthy food at school, every school day.”

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s first report, which outlines its priorities for reducing childhood chronic disease, accurately points to ultra-processed foods as one of the primary drivers of childhood chronic disease.

"It’s important to work with chefs from all different backgrounds and learn what’s authentic to their culture so that you can help bring some of those foods into the lunchroom." — Sylvia Ng Stay tuned for more highlights from Sylvia’s interview as we celebrate AANHPI Month!

Last week, Reece Lyerly joined us at the Rudd Center to discuss his work at @chefannfoundation.bsky.social! As the Foundation's Senior Director of Research & Evaluation, Dr. Lyerly helps measure the impact of their programs to promote scratch cooking in schools. More: www.chefannfoundation.org/