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Chef Ann Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship


The Chef Ann Foundation is accepting applications for the 2024 Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship Program. This fellowship supports the development of school food leaders that can support a sustainable program centered around scratch-cooked meals and drive school food reform.

Fellows will learn to operate successful scratch-cook meal programs and how to promote fresh and healthy meals. Over a 12-month period, operators will grow their skills, knowledge, and abilities through:

  • Live, virtual learning sessions
  • In-person site visits and training
  • Asynchronous, self-led instruction
  • Engagement within their own districts to implement their new ideas

Application and Deadlines

Applications are due by October 1, 2023 and are available on the Chef Ann Foundation Open Applications web page External link opens in new window or tab.. School food operators working under the National School Lunch Program anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply.

More Information

For more information about this opportunity and to view a recorded informational webinar, visit the Chef Ann Foundation Fellowship web page External link opens in new window or tab..

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, September 06, 2023
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