“To educate children and families in
understanding proper nutrition through community-based initiatives led
by the American Culinary Federation chef members, and to be the voice of
the culinary industry in its fight against childhood hunger,
malnutrition and obesity.” More
The ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation and Clemson University have
partnered to offer a series of monthly culinary nutrition-focused
articles to bridge the nutrition gap for chefs by providing
up-to-date research and nutrition related information. Our Clemson
partnership has recently been expanded to also include a new article
featuring a nutritional
ingredient for chefs to incorporate into their menus. Available the
first Monday of the month, the downloadable guide will provide an
in-depth look the latest in nutrition ingredients. More
Chapter Corner
2010 Chefs Outreach to the Community—Chef & Child
Foundation Service Day
More than 40 chefs volunteered for the first national Chefs Outreach
to the Community day on Saturday, July 30. Chefs hosted nutritional
cooking demonstrations for more than 100 children and families at
Hermosa Village Apartments. Guests left with a greater food education
and a gift bag filled with healthy foods and coupons. Chefs left
inspired to give back to their communities. It was day full of smiles.
View photos.
Get involved in your community. The support
of ACF chapters is needed to accomplish the goals and projects we have
set in motion for CCF. Please get involved in your community. You can
use one of the programs
we have available online or create your own. Most importantly, if you
are doing a fundraiser for a charity in your area, please register the
recipient with the Chef & Child Foundation through the national
office. This will allow donors to receive a tax break and protect your
chapter from breaking tax laws. Download the revised fundraising
form and e-mail it to chefandchild@acfchefs.net,
or mail it to ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation, 180 Center Place Way,
St. Augustine, FL 32095.
Get recognized. CCF is
proud to announce the recipients of the 2010 CCF awards. Please join us
on Thursday, August 4, during General Session at the ACF 2010 National
Convention as we honor and recognize their accomplishments. For more
information, go to the Awards section.
Little Oscar Award - Western Region: ACF Chefs & Culinarians of
San Diego
Little Oscar Award - Central Region: ACF South Bend Chefs &
Cooks Association
Little Oscar Award - Northeast Region: ACF Long Island Chapter
Little Oscar Award - Southeast Region:
ACF Kentucky Louisville Chapter
True Spirit Award - Nancy Russman
Michael Ty Endowment Fund Award - Thomas Trevethan, CEPC
Stay connected. The next CCF quarterly newsletter
is now available.
Programs
Need an idea for an awareness activity to implement in your
community? Check out our Programs
section to download the CCF Handbook. The That’s Fresh Kids
Cooking program has recently been rewritten and is now available
for download. Hit a Homerun for Nutrition is also available
as an easy nutritional project that kids really enjoy.
Find out what other local
chapters are doing and how they are implementing our programs.
Support Our Mission
Donate online, by
calling (800) 624-9458, ext. 102, or by mailing a check to Chef &
Child Foundation, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095. A huge
thank you to our current
donors.
Awards
Every year, CCF honors and recognizes chapters and individuals who
showcase our mission by presenting them with awards. Application
deadline is June 15!
Nutrition Resources
Check out our Nutrition
Resources section for helpful links on childhood nutrition.