School Nutrition Equipment Grants

School Nutrition Equipment Grants is sponsored by School Nutrition Association (SNA). These grants provide funding to help school districts purchase equipment that improves their nutrition programs. The funding covers a range of kitchen equipment such as holding cabinets, food warmers, and other essential tools for enhancing food service operations.

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org/snf/equipment-grants/)[](https://schoolnutrition. org/snf/equipment-grants/) ### 2026 SNF Equipment Grants Eligible SNA members have access to equipment grants from Alto-Shaam, AmTab, Cambro, FWE, Hobart, Innoseal, LTI Inc., Vulcan, and Winston Foodservice. The total value of equipment grants being awarded is nearly $640,000.

You do not want to miss out! **To qualify for an SNF Equipment Grant:** * Applicants must be current director-level members of the School Nutrition Association (SNA). If you need to confirm SNA membership, please call (703) 824-3000.

* Eligible applicants must be a member of SNA as of January 1, 2025. * Members who joined after the stated deadline will NOT be eligible. * Members who joined before the stated date ARE eligible.

* Applications must represent the entire school district’s equipment needs. * Applicants MUST be fully equipped to receive and install awarded equipment in 2026. * Applications will be reviewed for need, plan to integrate new equipment and impact of new equipment on school nutrition program.

If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to create a 2- to 3-minute video. SNF staff will send you directions for the video application process if you are chosen to move on to the next round of judging. Watch the videos from the winning 2025 grant recipients here.

**Please review the opportunities for more information on each grant, applications open on January 12, 2026! ** #### Alto-Shaam Equipment Grant Alto-Shaam provides a full system of commercial kitchen equipment solutions that address the needs of K-12 foodservice to safely and efficiently serve students the high-quality food they love. Alto-Shaam will award the winning the school district a 1200-UP holding cabinet valued at $9,000.

_Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ #### AmTab Equipment Grants _Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ **AmTab K-12 Signage, Graphics, and Décor Grant** (providing up to $100,000 in materials), _Submission limit for this application has been reached.

_ **AmTab K-12 Indoor/Outdoor Furniture Grant** (providing up to $200,000 in new indoor or outdoor dining furniture). _Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ #### **Cambro Equipment Grant** _Cambro is committed to helping school feeding programs grow and provide school foodservice professionals with the tools they need to help feed millions of school children each year.

_ The SNF Equipment Grant Program will provide the winning school district with a Cooler or Freezer Makeover to include Cambro Camshelving, and an assortment of food storage products, as well as installation and training on use of the product. This is a turnkey package valued at over $10,000 that will enable ready to use service in any location. _Submission limit for this application has been reached.

_ #### **The Food Warming Equipment (FWE) Equipment Grant** The FWE Equipment Grant awards the winning school district with multiple pieces of equipment, including an extensive line of mobile, stainless steel and full insulated, heated holding cabinets, proofers, refrigerators, freezers, portable bars and serving wells.

The FWE family of divisions expands automation, robotics and cutting-edge technology continuing FWE’s commitment and confidence in the resilient school foodservice industry. The winning school district will show that there is a plan for the placement of all pieces of equipment in the school district**. **One (1) school district will be awarded up to $25,000 worth of FWE equipment.

_Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ #### Fork Farms Equipment Grant Fork Farms is committed to helping school meal programs grow and to providing school nutrition professionals with the tools they need to feed millions of school children each year. The Flex Farm is the most efficient, scalable, and transformative indoor, vertical hydroponic technology on the planet.

By carefully controlling everything plants need to thrive, each Flex Farm can grow more than 394 pounds of produce annually. They’re portable and only require a standard electrical outlet and less than 10 square feet of space. For the 2026 program, four recipients will receive a Flex Farm valued at an estimated $5,500.

**Fork Farms' West Region Application**: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. _Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ **Fork Farms' Central Region Application**: Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin.

_Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ **Fork Farms' Northeast Region Applications**: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia. _Submission limit for this application has been reached.

_ **Fork Farms' Southeast Region Application**: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee. #### **The Hobart Equipment Grant** Hobart, an ITW Food Equipment Group brand, has teamed up to help SNF provide more equipment to SNA members. Hobart Equipment Grant will award one (1) school district up to $40,000 worth of Hobart equipment.

Once awarded, the recipient will work with an ITW/FEG representative to determine what best suits their school district’s needs. Click here to view available equipment. _Submission limit for this application has been reached.

_ #### **Innoseal Equipment Grant** Trusted by some of America’s largest food providers, grocery stores, and markets, Innoseal is an easy, efficient, and modern bag sealing machine that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh, crisp, and healthy. Innoseal is committed to helping school feeding programs grow and provide school foodservice professionals with the tools they need to help feed millions of school children each year.

The SNF Equipment Grant Program will **award 50 Innoseal Set-up Kits** containing 2 Innoseal Professional Sealers and (1) case of Innoseal 28 pack multi-color refill valued up to $11,250 on a **first-come, first-served basis**to eligible applicants who demonstrate a need based on their current operations. _Submission limit for this application has been reached.

_ The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) and Low Temp Industries (LTI, Inc.) are committed to school food service. LTI, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of foodservice equipment, serving counters, and technologies. The LTI Equipment Award Grant awards the winning school district with a Grab ‘n Go Cart of their choosing from the eight standard LTI models-up to $10,000 in value.

Once awarded, the recipient will work with an LTI representative to determine what best suits their school district’s needs. Please click the button below for more information and to apply for the following equipment grant. Click here to view available equipment.

_Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ #### **The Vulcan Equipment Grant** Vulcan, an ITW Food Equipment Group brand, Vulcan has teamed up to help SNF provide more equipment to SNA members. The recipient of the Vulcan Equipment Grant will be awarded up to $50,000 worth of Vulcan equipment.

Once awarded, the recipient will work with an ITW/FEG representative to determine what best suits their school district’s needs. Click here to view available equipment. _Submission limit for this application has been reached.

_ #### **The Winston Equipment Grant** SNF and Winston have teamed up for more than a decade to help school nutrition professionals address equipment needs in order to better serve students. The **Winston Foodservice Equipment Grant program will award equipment to two (2) school districts**in need of improving its school meal kitchen facilities through a competitive grant process.

Equipment received from the Winston Foodservice award will consist of up to 5 pieces of equipment valued up to $50,000 per winning school district from Winston Foodservice. Once awarded, the recipient will work with a Winston Foodservice representative to determine what best suits their school district’s needs. Winston Equipment could include CVap® **holding cabinets****or****retherm ovens.

** _Submission limit for this application has been reached. _ **Winston Equipment Grant - Award 2** _Submission limit for this application has been reached.

_ ### 2026 Equipment Grant Winners The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) teamed up with industry partners to award new kitchen equipment to more than 50 deserving school districts in 2026: **Ashley Teasley****,** Food Service Director for Fulton Independent School District, KY Recipient of the **AmTab K-12 Indoor/ Outdoor Furniture Equipment Grant** worth up to $200,000 **Brittany Williams****,** Director of Child Nutrition for Lumberton ISD, TX Recipient of the**AmTab K-12 Signage, Graphics and Decor Grant**worth up to $100,000 **Casey Partain****,** Child Nutrition Program Director for Marshall County School System, AL **Mary Beth Sheffield,** Child Nutrition Director for Tishomingo County School District, MS Recipient of the **Vulcan Equipment Grant** worth up to $50,000 **Lori Danella****,**Nutrition Director for Lee's Summit R7, MO Recipient of **Winston Foodservice Equipment Grant** worth up to $50,000 **Mary Inzer****,**Director for Gadsden City Schools, AL Recipient of **Winston Foodservice Equipment Grant** worth up to $50,000 **Renne Slotten-Beauchamp****,**Director for Milwaukee Public Schools, WI Recipient of the **Hobart Equipment Grant**worth up to $40,000 **Susan Cavazos****,**Food Service Director for Prairie Central CUSD #8, IL Recipient of the **Food Warming Equipment (FWE)**Grant worth up to $25,000 **Melissa Elliot,** Food Service Director for Armada Area Schools, MI Recipient of the **Cambro Equipment Grant**valued at more than $10,000 **Chelsea Trofholz****,**Food Service Director for Boys Town/ Father Flanagan's Boys Home, NE Recipient of the**LTI Equipment Grant** valued up to $10,000 **Krista Byler,** Food Service Director / District Chef for Union City Area School District, PA Recipient of the**Alto-Sham Equipment Grant** valued at $9,000 Innoseal Set-up Kits, each containing two Innoseal Professional Sealers and a case of 28-pack multi-color refills were awarded to 50 grant recipients.

The recipients of the Innoseal Grant can be found here. **Thank you to our generous donors:**AmTab, Alto- Shaam, LTI, Winston Foodservice, Vulcan, Hobart, Food Warming Equipment (FWE), Cambro Manufacturing,and Innoseal Systems. _Stay tuned for the 2027 Equipment Grant applications opening in January 2027.

_ #### 2026 Equipment Winners Videos 2026 SNF Alto-Shaam Equipment Grant Winner 2026 SNF FWE Equipment Grant Winner 2026 SNF Winston Award 2 Equipment Grant Winner Questions? Contact **SNF@schoolnutrition. org.

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