The Chef Ann Foundation is dedicated to promoting 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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Get Schools Cooking

Salad Bars to Schools

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The Lunch Box

Specialized Programming

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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Our Impact

Our History

Success Stories

What People Are Saying

FOR SCHOOLS

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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Support Our Work

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Real School Food Challenge

Our Supporters

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

Tools for Home

Learn more about school food with resources, home recipes, and press materials.

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COVID-19 Resources & Support

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The Lunch Box

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The Lunch Box

School Food Institute

Salad Bars To Schools

Apply for a grant

Blog

Donate

WHO WE ARE

The Chef Ann Foundation is dedicated to promoting 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

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

Specialized Programming

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

What People Are Saying

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

Gift Circle

Ways to Give

Real School Food Challenge

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.

Visit Overview

Step 1: Get Educated

Step 2: Get Organized

Step 3: Get Support

Step 4: Take Action

Tools for Home

KNOWLEDGE CENTER

Learn more about school food with resources, home recipes, and press materials.

Visit Overview

COVID-19 Resources & Support

Resource Library

Home Recipes

About School Food

Press Room

Press Releases

Press Kit & Assets

Spokespersons

Our Team

Chef Ann Foundation Staff

Our dedicated staff is integral to running the day-to-day operations of CAF and delivering our mission by continuously growing our reach, capabilities, and available resources. Click on the images below to learn more about each team member.

Mara Fleishman

Chief Executive Officer

Leslie Stafford

Chief Operating Officer

Brandy Dreibelbis

Director of School Food Operations

Danielle Eliser

Director of Online Programs

Emily Gallivan

Director of Programs

Anneliese Tanner

Director of Research & Assessment

Alison Friduss

Interim Director of Development

Danielle Chandler

Marketing Manager

Byron Batchelor

Senior Programs Coordinator

Allison Johnson

Senior Programs Coordinator

Sam Hahn

Program Coordinator

Eriko Greeson

Administrative Associate

Juni Elston

Program Administrative Associate

Imari Whalen

Marketing & Communications Intern

Messa

Salesforce Administrator

Mabel Duffy

Director of Puppy Relations

Allison Madden

Marketing and Programs Support

Andrea Vaage

Grant Support

Board of Directors

The Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) is a registered, tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, governed by a dedicated Board of Directors who share our mission. Our diverse board supports the growth of our foundation by offering guidance in key areas.

Chef Ann Cooper

President & Founder

Patrick O’Kelly

Treasurer

David De La Rosa

Brava Management

Maria Emmer-Aanes

Spiceology

Kevin Emore

Nike

Emily Friedberg

Fastly

Einav Gefen

Restaurant Associates

Smitha Haneef

Harvard University Dining Services

Nathan Irons

Bluestone Life

Mark Law

New Seasons Market

Amy Shipley

Sterling Rice Group

Tom Spier

Boulder Food Group

Helene York

Culinary Institute of America

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