ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation

Mission Statement

“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

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Culinary Nutrition News

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.