BOULDER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / The Chef Ann Foundation is now accepting applications for the seventh cohort of its Get Schools Cooking program. Through this program, districts receive expert assessment, hands-on technical assistance, and strategic planning support to drive long-term, systemic change. Since 2016, Chef Ann Foundation's Get Schools Cooking program has supported 27 districts across 21 states, helping over 180,000 children receive fresher, healthier meals. "Working with the Chef Ann Foundation through their Get Schools Cooking program, we have been able to completely transform our program," said Alexandra Epstein-Solfield, a former Get Schools Cooking participant and Child Nutrition Director at Ellensburg School District in Ellensburg, Washington. CONTACT:Jessica ChristopherPublic Relations Supervisorjessica.christopher@curatorpr.com610-945-8615 (PT)SOURCE: Chef Ann FoundationView the original press release on ACCESS Newswire:https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/education/chef-ann-foundation-opens-applications-for-get-schools-cooking-program-1199299