There are some important questions to ask when you begin meeting with school and food service staff, including:

• What work is the school currently doing around health and nutrition?
• Who are the teachers or members of the school community that have been working on these programs?
• Is there a formal nutrition education curriculum used in classes?
• Does the school have a garden?
• Where can you see me being of greatest support to the school in helping to elevate the role of food and nutrition in your school?
• Who runs the cafeteria?
• Does the school run its own food service or do they use a food service provider?
• What goals does the school have for improved health and wellness?
• Does the school need to add a salad bar and/or more fresh fruits and vegetables?
• Would they like to procure more locally and sustainably grown foods?
• Can additional equipment be donated or acquired through grants or other funds?

Find more information in our Chefs Move to Schools guide or on the Chefs Move to Schools website.