Cafeteria Signage Guide, Chef Ann Foundation & CA School Food Census

Here’s what you need to know this week:

Cafeteria Signage

As we reopen schools this year, we need to make sure all cafeterias have the required signage posted. Our Cafeteria Signage Guide is a helpful tool in that B2S toolbox to help you do just that! You can also order Team Nutrition print materials here, which are available to all schools and child care centers that participate in the Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

➡️ ICYMI: During last week’s The Lunch Break webinar, we went through more PRO tips for back-to-school. Listen to the recording here!

Chef Ann Foundation Opportunities

Applications are now open for Chef Ann Foundation’s Healthy School Food Pathway programs:

• Fellowship: a national opportunity for experienced school food professionals who are interested in leadership skills & becoming advocates for healthy school food. Apply by Sep. 2!
• Pre-Apprenticeship: a California program that offers paid, hands-on experience and professional development for aspiring and early-career school food professionals. Apply by Sep. 9!

🥕 CA School Food Census

Calling all food service directors/SFA leaders in California! Food Insight Group is working with CDFA & the Chef Ann Foundation to implement the 2026 California School Food Census, a voluntary survey tracking the state's progress in implementing farm to school activities and strategies. Each SFA has a personalized survey link – if you’d like to participate but haven’t received a link yet, contact CASchoolFoodCensus@foodinsightgroup.com. The survey is due Sep. 4!

⭐️ Resources

• August Checklist
• SY 26-27 Federal Reimbursement Rates Chart
• SY 26-27 California Reimbursement Rates Chart
• SY 26-27 Adult Meal Pricing Tool
• Training Library Course Catalog
• ICYMI! The Lunch Break Aug. 6 Recording

📆 Upcoming Events

• Aug. 18: Ensuring a Safe & Clean Environment in the CACFP - ICN
• ✨ Aug. 20: Procurement Review Prep Call by LunchAssist!

• Aug. 24: SNA Advocacy in Action Webinar - SNA
• Aug. 26: Real Food Needs Real Kitchens - Chef Ann Foundation
• Aug. 27: Afterschool Meals Matter: Strategies & Practical Takeaways - FRAC
• Aug. 27: CA Farm to School Network Call - CDFA

• ✨ Sep. 3: SY 26-27 SNP AR Kick-Off Call on The Lunch Break!

• Register for The Lunch Break in 2026!

LunchAssist is an allowable use of the Cafeteria Fund, KIT Funds, and R&R Grant. 🥳 Schedule a demo to learn more.