There are an estimated 12 million children struggling with hunger in America. Schools play an integral part in not only teaching our children but also providing a steady meal source. In this episode, we speak with Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan about the challenges schools face in providing healthy and delicious-tasting meals and ways PTA's can help.

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About Deb & Wes' Guest:

Today we will talk to Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan. Andrew currently serves as the VP of Culinary Operations for the Rachael Ray brand. He is the Co-Founder and Director of Rachael Ray’s cooking and kids charity, Yum-o! He is also the Founder and CEO of Culinary Advisors LLC, a strategic culinary advisory service, he hosts a popular food podcast and is a partner of Beyond the Plate Tees, a food-inspired apparel line.

This show is brought to you by K-12 Clothing. K-12 Clothing is a PTA-Dad created business focused on providing high-quality school apparel while increasing access to educational resources through fundraising in schools. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/k12clothing

Additional Resources:

Yum-O

https://www.yum-o.org

Share Our Strength

https://www.shareourstrength.org

Feeding America

https://www.feedingamerica.org

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

https://chooserestaurants.org

Prostart Grow Grant

https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/scholarships-grants/rachael-ray-prostart-grow-grant

Wellness in the Schools (WITS)

https://www.wellnessintheschools.org

Urban School Food Alliance

https://urbanschoolfoodalliance.org/

Chefs Brigaid

https://www.chefsbrigaid.com

Hunger Free America

https://www.hungerfreeamerica.org

Beyond The Plate Podcast

https://beyondtheplatepodcast.com

Rachael Ray Foundation

https://www.rachaelrayfoundation.org