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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn more about school food with resources, home recipes, and press materials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn more about school food with resources, home recipes, and press materials.
Vanessa Zajfen joined the Chef Ann Foundation team in August 2023. Zajfen has over 5+ years of experience as a Food & Nutrition Service Director in Southern California.
Vanessa Zajfen joined the Chef Ann Foundation team in August 2023. Zajfen has over 5+ years of experience as a Food & Nutrition Service Director in Southern California.
Zajfen was the first Farm to School Specialist in California to work at San Diego Unified School District and throughout her career Zajfen has worked across the school food spectrum. Notable roles include working with the United States Department of Agriculture as a Farm to School Regional lead and owning her own produce firm, Beyond Organic, specializing in sourcing and selling local and organic foods. Vanessa has a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz and a master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Iowa State University.
During her free time, she runs, plays tennis or spends time with her family.
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