Website: http://www.chefannfoundation.org/programs-and-grants/get-schools-cooking

Description:

The purpose of this program is to help school districts that want to transition their food service operations from heat-and-serve processed foods to whole foods that are cooked from scratch. Rather than providing monetary awards, this program will provide on-site operational assessments and technical support to implement strategic plans; however, during the three-year project period, award recipients will have the opportunity to apply for a one-time $35,000 systems assistance grant to cover things like equipment, staff training, and data solutions. In addition to providing assessment and strategy, this program will use a cohort model to bring school districts together in their journey to scratch-made meals. This streamlined process will keep schools on pace, as well as enable peer-to-peer support and efficient use of resources.