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Cooking Up Change: Partnering with Chefs in Schools to Transform Children's Eating Habits

In a world where childhood nutrition and food education are of paramount importance, the David Brown Foundation (DBF) is proud and excited to collaborate with Chefs in Schools, an inspirational charity with a mission to revolutionize the way children eat in schools. Established by a former top restaurant chef, this organization is on a mission to provide fresh, healthy meals that not only nourish young minds and bodies but also ignite a lifelong love for good food.


Chefs in Schools' approach is multifaceted and driven by a passion for making a difference. They recruit talented chefs and train school kitchen teams to create not just tasty, but also exciting meals, brimming with nutritious produce. However, their mission goes beyond the confines of the kitchen. They take the initiative to educate pupils about food and good food culture. This includes engaging projects like starting herb or vegetable gardens, offering cookery lessons, and enhancing the dining environment. These initiatives are more than just about serving food; they're about helping children understand the journey of food, from growth to plate, and inspiring them with the wonders of culinary creativity.


One of the primary challenges faced by Chefs in Schools in bringing these projects to life is securing the funds required for materials and resources. This is where the David Brown Foundation steps in, providing vital support through an annual donation of £3000. The funds are allocated as 'Food Educator grant prizes,' offering small grants of up to £300 per school. These grants serve as a lifeline, enabling the implementation of projects that can change the way children interact with food.


Chefs in Schools is an ambitious charity with lofty goals for the future. Over the next three years, they aim to collaborate with over 350 schools, a transformative step toward improving the eating habits and food education of countless children. To realize this vision, they've developed a pioneering School Chef Educator training program. This unique course combines in-person and online training sessions, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote nutritious food choices, craft inspiring menus, engage in food education, and create a positive school food culture.


The David Brown Foundation wholeheartedly supports Chefs in Schools in their extraordinary endeavor, for the betterment of our children's future. The partnership between DBF and Chefs in Schools underscores the importance of fostering a love for food and promoting healthier eating habits from a young age. It's a testament to the power of collaboration and the shared commitment to shaping a brighter, healthier future for the next generation. Together, they are cooking up change, one nutritious meal and one food education project at a time.

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