By Lindsey ShifleyAs a concerned parent and community member, I’ve worked with my school district to bring fresh food and nutrition education to our students since 2012. I am proud to be a Chef Ann Foundation Parent Advocate for real school food. But why did I become a parent advocate...Read more

We’re celebrating so many achievements for our 10-year anniversary, and that includes celebrating people dedicated to our mission. We’ve been fortunate to have your support for a decade, and we’ve been able to make some real change in schools. However, our work is needed now more than ever. We are working...Read more

Packing a lunch for my kids has never been much of an issue. I used to take a lot of pride in packing a healthy, organic lunch that had a broad spectrum of textures and flavors. When I zipped that lunch box up and put it in my kids’ backpacks...Read more

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re taking this opportunity to catch up with Alexa Palmer, an early childhood educator for over 15 years. Though most people would consider teaching demanding enough, Alexa has also found the time to author a children’s book about healthy eating. Jolene Adventures of a Junk...Read more

We all know that junk food companies have been heavy handed in their efforts to market directly to kids. It’s everywhere from the commercials that play during their favorite shows, to the toys that come in happy meals, to the placement of cartoon-shaped cookies on the grocery store shelves. Sure, Sesame...Read more

This blog has been re-posted with the permission of the author, Lindsey Shifley. Read the original post here. The Chef Ann Foundation is officially declaring October the month of Real School Food, and I am pumped to join the campaign for it's second year! They have lots of fun...Read more

Every couple of years, a worthwhile documentary film comes out that reminds us about the still very real obesity epidemic in America. While we wish there was no longer a need to create movies on this subject, we are grateful for the filmmakers who continue to raise broader awareness for...Read more

This is a debatable question for sure; one that I used to think was a no-brainer. Yes, if parents are loud enough and demanding enough then eventually it  will happen, but that is not the most efficient or pleasant process for either side. The problem is that changing a school...Read more

Juliano is eleven. He didn’t like the lunch they served at his new school in El Cerrito, California. The food was cold, soggy, processed, and notably less fresh than his former school in Hawaii. When Juliano came home, he often complained to his mother, Michellee Senn, a Brazilian native and...Read more

In this article from the Chicago Tribune, author Monica Eng discusses the dairy industry's solution to rising childhood obesity rates: milk that has low-calorie artificial sweeteners. However, the industry wants to avoid prominent labels about the additives and just add them to the ingredient list. Critics like parents, consumer activists....Read more

In this article from Family Circle, author Regina Ragone offers five ideas that you can do right now to make change happen and provide healthier school lunches in the cafeteria. Read the article: "How to Improve School Lunch" (Family Circle...Read more

Concerned with the food served at your child’s school? Seeing changes all around you and wishing Chef Ann or Jamie Oliver would just come and fix it all? Well, YOU can do it!The Chef Ann Foundation believes in the power of individuals working together to make real, on the...Read more