Specialized Programming
The Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) is able to offer specialized programming for school districts to transition their Food and Nutrition Service Departments from a heat-and-serve or processed model to one that is rooted in scratch cooking using real and whole ingredients.
Specialized programming presents a unique opportunity for a district or multiple districts to receive individualized and direct support for improving their meal programs. Through our specialized programming we work with districts in the five key areas of CAF’s experienced and established programs (Food, Finance, Facilities, Human Resources and Marketing). This programming is for those districts that fall outside the parameters and/or timeline of our Get Schools Cooking program but are ready to create change. Specialized programming projects are reviewed and selected on a case by case basis.
Specialized Programming
The Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) is able to offer specialized programming for school districts to transition their Food and Nutrition Service Departments from a heat-and-serve or processed model to one that is rooted in scratch cooking using real and whole ingredients.
Specialized programming presents a unique opportunity for a district or multiple districts to receive individualized and direct support for improving their meal programs. Through our specialized programming we work with districts in the five key areas of CAF’s experienced and established programs (Food, Finance, Facilities, Human Resources and Marketing). This programming is for those districts that fall outside the parameters and/or timeline of our Get Schools Cooking program but are ready to create change. Specialized programming projects are reviewed and selected on a case by case basis.
Arizona Department of Education
Creating Your Kitchen, with experts by your side
The pilot of Creating Your Kitchen, with experts by your side will support increased nutrition and scratch-cooked school meals in ten high need school districts in Arizona. Over three phases, the Chef Ann Foundation will work with key partners including the Life Time Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation, to assess current school food operations.
These organizations are part of the newly formed ScratchWorks Collective and are dedicated to improving the quality of school meals by supporting districts in providing fresh, whole ingredient based, scratch cooked food.
Arizona Department of Education
Creating Your Kitchen, with experts by your side
The pilot of Creating Your Kitchen, with experts by your side will support increased nutrition and scratch-cooked school meals in ten high need school districts in Arizona. Over three phases, the Chef Ann Foundation will work with key partners including the Life Time Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation, to assess current school food operations.
These organizations are part of the newly formed ScratchWorks Collective and are dedicated to improving the quality of school meals by supporting districts in providing fresh, whole ingredient based, scratch cooked food.
Foothills Fresh
Scratch Cooked School Meal Program Assessment
Western Nevada County, CA
Foothills Fresh is an assessment and technical assistance program designed to support a school meal program that provides students from nine small, rural districts daily access to fresh, healthy food. Over the three-year program, the Chef Ann Foundation will conduct an onsite assessment, develop recommendations & a strategic plan and provide technical assistance to help transform the meal program. This multi-district, rural school meal program is positioned to be a model for other rural school districts to follow across the nation and could eventually benefit millions of children. Chef Ann Foundation is partnering with the local CA nonprofit, Sierra Harvest on this initiative.
Foothills Fresh
Scratch Cooked School Meal Program Assessment
Western Nevada County, CA
Foothills Fresh is an assessment and technical assistance program designed to support a school meal program that provides students from nine small, rural districts daily access to fresh, healthy food. Over the three-year program, the Chef Ann Foundation will conduct an onsite assessment, develop recommendations & a strategic plan and provide technical assistance to help transform the meal program. This multi-district, rural school meal program is positioned to be a model for other rural school districts to follow across the nation and could eventually benefit millions of children. Chef Ann Foundation is partnering with the local CA nonprofit, Sierra Harvest on this initiative.
Oakland Unified School District
Recipe Development
Oakland, CA
In collaboration with Oakland Unified School District, the Chef Ann Foundation will support Oakland’s mission and vision with the creation and testing of 30 compliant school food recipes.
Recipes will be:
- Compliant for NSLP
- Developed for central kitchen production
- Cost effective for Oakland Unified’s meal program
- Designed for available equipment and staff skillset
- Kid tested and approved
Oakland Unified School District
Recipe Development
Oakland, CA
In collaboration with Oakland Unified School District, the Chef Ann Foundation will support Oakland’s mission and vision with the creation and testing of 30 compliant school food recipes.
Recipes will be:
- Compliant for NSLP
- Developed for central kitchen production
- Cost effective for Oakland Unified’s meal program
- Designed for available equipment and staff skillset
- Kid tested and approved
CA KIT Funding
Equipment Assessment & Training
California
In 2022, the California Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) Funds were awarded to school districts for equipment and training to promote food access and quality school meals. Totaling 150 million dollars, these funds were distributed in an incredible show of support from the California First Partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture as part of the Farm to School Roadmap for Success.
Districts have one year to spend their funds, an incredible opportunity to revitalize their kitchen equipment and access staff professional development. To help support districts, the Chef Ann Foundation can provide customized facilities assessments and equipment recommendations, as well as virtual and onsite training. If you are interested in working with us to support your KIT needs, please fill out this Google Form.
CA KIT Funding
Equipment Assessment & Training
California
In 2022, the California Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) Funds were awarded to school districts for equipment and training to promote food access and quality school meals. Totaling 150 million dollars, these funds were distributed in an incredible show of support from the California First Partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture as part of the Farm to School Roadmap for Success.
Districts have one year to spend their funds, an incredible opportunity to revitalize their kitchen equipment and access staff professional development. To help support districts, the Chef Ann Foundation can provide customized facilities assessments and equipment recommendations, as well as virtual and onsite training. If you are interested in working with us to support your KIT needs, please fill out this Google Form.
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