New Study Shows California K-12 School Food Staff Shortages Are Three Times Higher Than Public School Teacher Shortages Nationwide

February 22, 2024 Chef Ann Foundation

The first study of K-12 school food staff shortages in California revealed the rate of unfilled positions in the state’s school food programs is three times higher than unfilled positions for U.S. public school teachers. High vacancy rates negatively impact schools’ ability to provide access to and serve students healthy, appetizing meals. The study was conducted by California School Nutrition Association and Chef Ann Foundation in partnership with Food Insight Group.

Chef Ann Foundation Partners with 12 Chefs From Across the Country to Compete in First Ever National Real School Food Challenge

September 24, 2019 Chef Ann Foundation

First launched in 2016, the Real School Food Challenge enlists the support of healthy food advocates to show it is possible to create delicious, nutritious food that is scalable for school kitchens.