Get Schools Cooking Grant

Get Schools Cooking Grant is sponsored by Whole Kids Foundation and Chef Ann Foundation. Supports U. S.

school districts in transitioning from processed to scratch-cooked meals, offering consultation and monetary grants valued at approximately $250,000 per participating district.

Chef Ann Foundation | Get Schools Cooking 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. Why Cooking in Schools Matters Financials & Annual Reports We’re dedicated to empowering schools nationwide with the tools, training, resources, and funding they need to serve meals.

Browse through programs to learn more about our work and apply for a grant. Healthy School Food Pathway California Pre-Apprenticeship Colorado Pre-Apprenticeship New York Pre-Apprenticeship Virginia Pre-Apprenticeship Since 2009, the Chef Ann Foundation has worked with schools to implement healthy school meal programs. Dive into the organization’s history and learn about our impact on school food reform over the years.

Want to learn how you can create school food change? Our toolkit lays out how to approach your district and advocate for healthier food in your child’s school. Learn more about school food with resources and press materials.

Why Cooking in Schools Matters Everyone has a role to play in transforming school food. Your gift fuels this movement, helping ensure every child has access to healthy, nourishing meals at school. Join us in changing the way we feed our students.

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. Why Cooking in Schools Matters Financials & Annual Reports We’re dedicated to empowering schools nationwide with the tools, training, resources, and funding they need to serve meals.

Browse through programs to learn more about our work and apply for a grant. Healthy School Food Pathway California Pre-Apprenticeship Colorado Pre-Apprenticeship New York Pre-Apprenticeship Virginia Pre-Apprenticeship Since 2009, the Chef Ann Foundation has worked with schools to implement healthy school meal programs. Dive into the organization’s history and learn about our impact on school food reform over the years.

Want to learn how you can create school food change? Our toolkit lays out how to approach your district and advocate for healthier food in your child’s school. Learn more about school food with resources and press materials.

Why Cooking in Schools Matters Everyone has a role to play in transforming school food. Your gift fuels this movement, helping ensure every child has access to healthy, nourishing meals at school. Join us in changing the way we feed our students.

// this is used to replace '{slug}' placeholder in content Our Get Schools Cooking program helps school districts transition from a heat-and-serve to a scratch-cooking operational model so they can serve students fresher, healthier, and more appetizing meals.

Our Get Schools Cooking program helps school districts transition from a heat-and-serve to a scratch-cooking operational model so they can serve students fresher, healthier, and more appetizing meals.

Through our most hands-on initiative, Get Schools Cooking , we meet K-12 districts where they are so they can gradually transition from serving students primarily highly processed heat-and-serve meals to serving them fresh, healthy, delicious meals made from scratch.

Through our most hands-on initiative, Get Schools Cooking , we meet K-12 districts where they are so they can gradually transition from serving students primarily highly processed heat-and-serve meals to serving them fresh, healthy, delicious meals made from scratch.

children getting fresher meals districts supported in 21 states children getting fresher meals districts supported in 21 states A Get Schools Cooking Success Story This short film highlights how we worked with Brownsville Independent School District in Texas to bring fresh, scratch-cooked meals to 37,000 students as part of the Get Schools Cooking program.

The film was produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions for the Chef Ann Foundation. A Get Schools Cooking Success Story This short film highlights how we worked with Brownsville Independent School District in Texas to bring fresh, scratch-cooked meals to 37,000 students as part of the Get Schools Cooking program. The film was produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions for the Chef Ann Foundation.

Districts participating in Get Schools Cooking complete program components over a three-year period. Components range from an in-person two-day workshop to in-depth technical assistance. For more details about the program, visit The Lunch Box .

School districts that have completed our Get Schools Cooking program have: Introduced a variety of scratch-cooked recipes to their menus Began procuring more local ingredients Eliminated highly processed products such as frozen chicken nuggets, frozen pizza, and packaged sandwiches from menus Gained community support for school food change Learned how to cook raw proteins, like whole-muscle chicken Began offering students a wider and fresher variety of fruits and vegetables Implemented software to improve efficiency Learn more about all six cohorts here .

School districts that have completed our Get Schools Cooking program have: Introduced a variety of scratch-cooked recipes to their menus Began procuring more local ingredients Eliminated highly processed products such as frozen chicken nuggets, frozen pizza, and packaged sandwiches from menus Gained community support for school food change Learned how to cook raw proteins, like whole-muscle chicken Began offering students a wider and fresher variety of fruits and vegetables Implemented software to improve efficiency Learn more about all six cohorts here .

I can’t explain how informative, beneficial, and invigorating this whole experience has been. It’s really made me a better director and leader and I can see my staff are happy with the changes I’ve put into place thus far.

Amber Watson, Marysville Joint Unified School District (California) Celebrating Our 2025 Get Schools Cooking Graduates How a Small Vermont School District Served 43,500 Summer Meals Districts in 4th Cohort of Our Get Schools Cooking Program Improved Meals for 16,000 Students More Get Schools Cooking impact stories Salad Bars to Schools (SB2S) supports schools in expanding their commitment to serving fresh fruits and vegetables by donating salad bars to school districts across the United States.

The School Food Institute gives school food service professionals and childhood nutrition advocates the in-depth training, operational skills, and strategic vision necessary to make school food fresh, healthy, and sustainable.

The Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) is able to offer specialized programming for school districts to transition their Food and Nutrition Service Departments from a heat-and-serve or processed model to one that is rooted in scratch cooking using real and whole ingredients. Specialized programming presents a unique opportunity for a district or multiple districts to receive individualized and direct support for improving their meal programs.

School Food News Updates and opportunities for school food changemakers. The Lunch Box Recipes, resources, and opportunities for school food professionals. Blog Alerts Learn what’s new on our blog.

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