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.

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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.

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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.

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Whether you are a school district administrator, food service director, food service team member, concerned parent, student or committed community advocate, there are many ways to get involved in changing the way we feed our kids.

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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.

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Step 3: Get Support
Step 4: Take Action
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WHO WE ARE

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.

Visit Overview
Our Mission
Why School Food Matters
Founder Chef Ann
Our Team
Board of Directors
Financials & Annual Reports
Employment

WHAT WE DO

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.

Visit Overview
Get Schools Cooking
Salad Bars to Schools
School Food Institute
The Lunch Box
Bulk Milk
Healthy School Food Pathway
California Pre-Apprenticeship
Colorado Pre-Apprenticeship
National Fellowship
Specialized Programming
Policy & Advocacy

WHAT WE’VE DONE

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.

Visit Overview
Our Impact
Our History
Success Stories
FOR SCHOOLS

FOR SUPPORTERS

Whether you are a school district administrator, food service director, food service team member, concerned parent, student or committed community advocate, there are many ways to get involved in changing the way we feed our kids.

Visit Overview
Support Our Work
Donate
Renegade Lunch Lady Circle
Ways to Give
Our Supporters

ADVOCACY TOOLKIT

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.

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Step 1: Get Educated
Step 2: Get Organized
Step 3: Get Support
Step 4: Take Action
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Ways to Give

Donor support has powered the Chef Ann Foundation to provide access to healthier food to 4.4 million U.S. children in over 16,000 schools.

The need now for continued donor investment is critical as the Chef Ann Foundation supports communities for the 2024-25 school year. Donations of all sizes help support districts and schools throughout the nation, providing equal access to high-quality, healthy meals.

Please get in touch with our Development Team with any questions and to help facilitate your gift.

Thank you for your support.

Willa Antczak, Chef Ann Foundation Managing Director of Development
willa.antczak@chefannfoundation.org | 617-396-7525

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Ways to Give

Donor support has powered the Chef Ann Foundation to provide access to healthier food to 4.4 million U.S. children in over 16,000 schools.

The need now for continued donor investment is critical as the Chef Ann Foundation supports communities for the 2024-25 school year. Donations of all sizes help support districts and schools throughout the nation, providing equal access to high-quality, healthy meals.

Please get in touch with our Development Team with any questions and to help facilitate your gift.

Thank you for your support.

Willa Antczak, Chef Ann Foundation Managing Director of Development
willa.antczak@chefannfoundation.org | 617-396-7525

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Chef Ann Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax ID number is 26-2496810.

We also accept the following forms of donation. Please reach out to us on how to facilitate these types of gifts:

  • Appreciated publicly traded stock
  • Donor Advised Fund
  • Corporate matching gifts
  • Estate plan & planned giving
  • Qualified minimum distribution from IRA or other qualified retirement account
  • In-kind giving
  • Workplace giving

Chef Ann Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax ID number is 26-2496810.

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Support like yours has enabled us to impact the food served to over 4.4 million children in the U.S. in over 16,000 schools. Your donation allows us to continue making a difference in school food reform while we think about, and prepare for, changes and innovations coming in the near future.

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Donate Today

Support like yours has enabled us to impact the food served to over 4.4 million children in the U.S. in over 16,000 schools. Your donation allows us to continue making a difference in school food reform while we think about, and prepare for, changes and innovations coming in the near future.

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