Salad Bars to Schools
Our Salad Bars to Schools program grants K–12 schools the equipment and technical assistance they need to successfully implement a salad bar.
The next round of Salad Bars to Schools equipment grant applications will open in February 2026. Join our interest list to get notified when applications open.
Salad Bars to Schools
Our Salad Bars to Schools program grants K–12 schools the equipment and technical assistance they need to successfully implement a salad bar.
The next round of Salad Bars to Schools equipment grant applications will open in February 2026. Join our interest list to get notified when applications open.
About the Equipment
The salad bars included in our Salad Bars to Schools grants come in both elementary and standard (middle and high school) heights.
Kits include a portable 82″ salad bar, tongs, food pans and camchillers (to keep food cold). Food pans come in the following sizes:
- Half-size, 4” deep (8 count)
- Quarter-size, 4” deep (8 count)
- Full-size, 4” deep (4 count)
These 6-foot long, five-well Cambro salad bars are appropriate for locations that serve at least 100 reimbursable meals daily. Produce for the bar is not included in this grant.
Salad Bar to Schools grants are valued at approximately $4,794.
About the Equipment
The salad bars included in our Salad Bars to Schools grants come in both elementary and standard (middle and high school) heights.
Kits include a portable 82″ salad bar, tongs, food pans and camchillers (to keep food cold). Food pans come in the following sizes:
- Half-size, 4” deep (8 count)
- Quarter-size, 4” deep (8 count)
- Full-size, 4” deep (4 count)
These 6-foot long, five-well Cambro salad bars are appropriate for locations that serve at least 100 reimbursable meals daily. Produce for the bar is not included in this grant.
Salad Bar to Schools grants are valued at approximately $4,794.
Why Salad Bars?
- Help schools meet the vegetable subgroups requirement
- Enable schools to offer variety while still meeting the requirements of a reimbursable meal
- Can increase student participation in school meal programs
- Streamline meal preparation and labor
- Increase students’ consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables
Why Salad Bars?
- Help schools meet the vegetable subgroups requirement
- Enable schools to offer variety while still meeting the requirements of a reimbursable meal
- Can increase student participation in school meal programs
- Streamline meal preparation and labor
- Increase students’ consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables
Tips for Salad Bar Success
Before applying for a Salad Bars to Schools grant, consider:
- Where will you place the salad bar? We suggest placing your salad bar before the point of sale (POS) and in a central location that students will see immediately. Make the salad bar more visible than less healthy options like a la carte.
- What are the skill sets of your staff? Will you need to provide additional training?
- Is your staff excited to implement a salad bar? Consider using team training or professional development opportunities to engage your staff in this change.
- How will you need to alter procurement to stock the salad bar? Check out our procurement resources to start planning.
Tips for Salad Bar Success
Before applying for a Salad Bars to Schools grant, consider:
- Where will you place the salad bar? We suggest placing your salad bar before the point of sale (POS) and in a central location that students will see immediately. Make the salad bar more visible than less healthy options like a la carte.
- What are the skill sets of your staff? Will you need to provide additional training?
- Is your staff excited to implement a salad bar? Consider using team training or professional development opportunities to engage your staff in this change.
- How will you need to alter procurement to stock the salad bar? Check out our procurement resources to start planning.
Apply
The next round of Salad Bars to Schools applications will open February 2026. Join our interest list to get notified when applications open.
If you have already applied, your application is still active in our system and will be reviewed during upcoming funding rounds.
If you have any questions please contact saladbargrant@chefannfoundation.org.
Apply
The next round of Salad Bars to Schools applications will open February 2026. Join our interest list to get notified when applications open.
If you have already applied, your application is still active in our system and will be reviewed during upcoming funding rounds.
If you have any questions please contact saladbargrant@chefannfoundation.org.
