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The Lunch Box Bulk Milk Grant is sponsored by Chef Ann Foundation. This grant offers funding to help schools transition from serving milk in single-serve containers to bulk dispensers and reusable cups, including equipment and technical assistance.
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Chef Ann Foundation | Bulk Milk 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 Milk cartons and bottles — as well as discarded milk — are the biggest source of school food waste. Our Bulk Milk program helps schools transition from serving milk in single-serve containers to serving milk using bulk dispensers and reusable cups. Plus, milk tastes better and stays fresh longer when served in bulk!
Milk cartons and bottles — as well as discarded milk — are the biggest source of school food waste. Our Bulk Milk program helps schools transition from serving milk in single-serve containers to serving milk using bulk dispensers and reusable cups. Plus, milk tastes better and stays fresh longer when served in bulk!
If you represent a school or district, join our Bulk Milk interest list to get notified when the next round of grant applications open in spring 2026. Bulk Milk helps schools make their meal programs more environmentally sustainable — and more delicious. Schools are required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer students milk with every lunch or breakfast they serve.
Most schools today serve milk in disposable cartons or plastic bottles. With 31+ million lunches and 13+ million breakfasts served every single school day, year after year, milk packaging and discarded milk is one of the biggest sources of waste generated by school food programs .
Bulk Milk grants schools across the country nearly everything they need to transition from serving milk in single-use cartons or bottles to serving milk in bulk. This includes bulk milk dispensers, staff training, marketing materials, and technical assistance. Serving milk in bulk not only lets schools drastically cut waste, it keeps milk colder and fresher longer.
Kids consistently report milk tastes better when its served in bulk! Bulk Milk helps schools make their meal programs more environmentally sustainable — and more delicious. Schools are required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer students milk with every lunch or breakfast they serve.
Most schools today serve milk in disposable cartons or plastic bottles. With 31+ million lunches and 13+ million breakfasts served every single school day, year after year, milk packaging and discarded milk is one of the biggest sources of waste generated by school food programs .
Bulk Milk grants schools across the country nearly everything they need to transition from serving milk in single-use cartons or bottles to serving milk in bulk. This includes bulk milk dispensers, staff training, marketing materials, and technical assistance. Serving milk in bulk not only lets schools drastically cut waste, it keeps milk colder and fresher longer.
Kids consistently report milk tastes better when its served in bulk! What really surprised me about the [bulk] milk dispenser project was all of the younger kids and their ability to adapt so quickly… They LOVE having it there.
Galina Dobson, Director of Nutrition Services, Canby School District, Oregon Bulk milk dispensers installed in 38 school districts in 16 states Bulk milk dispensers installed in 38 school districts in 16 states Alaska: Petersburg School District • Arizona: St.
Michael Indian School • California: Pajaro Valley Unified School District; Los Gatos Union School District; Tahoe Truckee Unified School District; Willows Unified School District; Ocean View School District; San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District; Shady Creek Outdoor School; Santa Clara Unified School District; Alameda Unified School District; Albany Unified School District; Castro Valley Unified School District; Nevada County School Food Services Agency; Fremont Unified School District • Colorado: Durango School District; Greeley-Evans School District 6; Hanover School District No. 28; Lake County School District R-1; Weld County School District; Colorado Charter School Institute • Maryland: Caroline County Public Schools • Minnesota: Cannon Falls Independent School District; Minneapolis Public School District • Mississippi: Jackson Public Schools • New Mexico: Explore Academy Charter School • New York: Ithaca City School District; Dryden Central School District; Groton Central School District • North Dakota: Towner-Granville-Upham School District • Pennsylvania: Ephrata Area School District • Tennessee: Trenton Special School District; Franklin Special School District • Texas: Austin Independent School District • Vermont: Windham Central Supervisory Union • Virginia: Suffolk Public School District; Prince Edward School District • Wisconsin: Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools How Bulk Milk Programs Support School & Environmental Sustainability Moo-ving Towards Sustainability: The Bulk Milk Solution in Schools Less Waste, Great Taste with Bulk Milk in Schools Learn more about Bulk Milk on The Lunch Box , our website and free resource library for schools.
Are you interested in partnering with us to support Bulk Milk grant packages? You can help more schools cut their biggest source of food and packaging waste. Contact our Foundation Relationship Manager Tracey O’Donohue at tracey.
odonohue@chefannfoundation. org to learn more. Learn more about Bulk Milk on The Lunch Box , our website and free resource library for schools.
Are you interested in partnering with us to support Bulk Milk grant packages? You can help more schools cut their biggest source of food and packaging waste. Contact our Foundation Relationship Manager Tracey O’Donohue at tracey.
odonohue@chefannfoundation. org to learn more. 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K–12 school districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows valued at $5,000 (grant package). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Lunch Box Bulk Milk Grant is funded by Chef Ann Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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