Welcome to Cafeteria Confessions!

Episode Summary

Welcome to Cafeteria Confessions! Join our host, Emily Chatelain, CEO and Founder of School Food and Wellness Group, as she leads this podcast dedicated to school nutrition and wellness. Throughout each season, we continue to explore the show’s mission: to celebrate the leaders and innovators devoted to serving healthy meals and enhancing student success. Each episode features insights from experts in school nutrition and education who are making a real difference in their communities

In every episode, Cafeteria Confessions goes beyond the surface to show what it really takes to run a school meal program. From funding realities and evolving regulations to staffing challenges, and food quality, this podcast brings honest conversations and real-world perspectives to the forefront. Working in school nutrition is complex, often misunderstood, and rarely recognized, and this podcast aims to shine a light on the people and decisions that shape the student experience every day.

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About School Food and Wellness Group

School Food and Wellness Group is a full-service child nutrition consulting firm dedicated to supporting the success of school meal programs across the country. Specializing in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), we empower schools and sponsors with the tools and expertise they need to excel. We partner with over 300 schools and sponsors nationwide, ensuring more than 100,000 students receive healthy, nutritious meals every day. From school districts and charter organizations, to private schools and after-school non-profits, our tailored solutions drive excellence in meal programs of all sizes. We customize strategies to fit each client’s unique needs, elevating meal programs and making a lasting difference in school communities across the nation.

In short, we help simplify the National School Lunch Program!