Who We Are
The Chef Ann Foundation is dedicated to promoting whole-ingredient, scratch cooking in schools. Scratch cooking enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-nourished and ready to learn.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we work with K-12 schools in all 50 states. Founded in 2009 by Chef Ann Cooper, we’ve helped more than 13,500 schools and 3.3 million kids eat healthier, fresher school meals.
Our Mission
Ensure that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide fresh, healthy, delicious, cook from scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet.
Our Mission
Ensure that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide fresh, healthy, delicious, cook from scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet.
Why School Food Matters
American kids start their life-path in K-12 schools where they learn the skills necessary to thrive and meet their potential. While the country debates the best ways to teach them math, science and English, we spend little to no time on food and nutrition.
Why School Food Matters
American kids start their life-path in K-12 schools where they learn the skills necessary to thrive and meet their potential. While the country debates the best ways to teach them math, science and English, we spend little to no time on food and nutrition.
Founder Chef Ann
Chef Ann Cooper is an internationally recognized author, chef, educator, public speaker, and advocate of healthy food for all children. In a nation where kids are born with shorter estimated life expectancies than their parents due to diet-related disease, Chef Ann has been a constant champion of school food reform as an important avenue through which to improve childhood nutrition.
Founder Chef Ann
Chef Ann Cooper is an internationally recognized author, chef, educator, public speaker, and advocate of healthy food for all children. In a nation where kids are born with shorter estimated life expectancies than their parents due to diet-related disease, Chef Ann has been a constant champion of school food reform as an important avenue through which to improve childhood nutrition.
Our Team
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. Meet them and our dedicated staff who manage day-to-day operations.
Our Team
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. Meet them and our dedicated staff who manage day-to-day operations.
Financials & Annual Reports
The Chef Ann Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives funding from individuals, corporate, public and private sources. We also share annual reports that summarize our program work for the year.
Financials & Annual Reports
The Chef Ann Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives funding from individuals, corporate, public and private sources. We also share annual reports that summarize our program work for the year.
Employment
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Employment
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