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People’s Garden School Pilot Program

Grant Applications Due Oct. 8


The People's Garden The USDA Food and Nutrition Service has $1 million available for a People’s Garden School Pilot Program. The program is designed to: teach students about agriculture production practices, diet and nutrition; contribute produce to supplement food provided at eligible schools, student households, local food banks or senior-center nutrition programs; and evaluate funded projects to learn more about the impacts of school gardens. Grants will be awarded to develop and run community gardens at eligible high-poverty schools, defined as public schools with 50% or more students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Public or private nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Grant applications are due by Oct. 8, 5 p.m. EDT. More

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ACF National Convention

ACF National Convention was a success from the Chef & Child Foundation’s national service day to the President’s Grand Ball. A sincere thank-you to our sponsors and exhibitors, and congratulations to the competition winners and award recipients. Experience the Power of Connection with our day-by-day diary, video clips and photos.

ACF Culinary Youth Team USA Named

ACF National Convention was the site of the ACF Culinary Youth Team USA tryouts. It was a tough competition between the ACF Chefs & Culinarians of the Heartland, ACF Chefs de Cuisine Association of California and the winning team, ACF Bay Area Chefs Association of Oregon.

2011 Student Team Competition

Student teams interested in competing in 2011 are required to register with the ACF national office and submit Intent to Compete forms by Aug. 30. More

Spice Up Your Life

Explore the world of herbs and spices in the August issue of Culinary Nutrition News, sponsored by French’s Foodservice and provided through a partnership between ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation and Clemson University.

Support the Chef & Child Foundation

For every case of FRENCH’S® Honey Mustard Sauce purchased between July 1 to Oct. 31, FRENCH’S® Foodservice will donate $10 to the ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation. More

ACF in the News

ACF chefs, programs and events appear daily in newspapers, trade publications and on TV. Visit ACF’s Media Room to see what headlines our members are making.

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