Wellness in the Schools

Wellness in the Schools is a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy eating, environmental awareness and fitness for children in American public schools. It is led by volunteer chef Bill Telepan, a Manhattan restaurateur.[1]

History

In 2005, Nancy Easton and Bill Telepan founded Wellness in the Schools as a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.[2] The organization launched its first official program in 2007 across three public New York City schools. Their programming began national expansions in 2011. As of 2025, the organization works with schools in seven different states.[3]

Programs

The organization runs three programs: Cook for Kids, which recruits culinary school graduates to work with cafeteria workers to provide fresh meals for children;[4] Green for Kids, which promotes the use of environmentally safe cleaning products in schools;[5] and Coach for Kids, which trains coaches to encourage children to participate in physical activities and reduce playground bullying.[6]

In 2019 Wellness in the Schools collaborated with Life Time Foundation to found Scratchworks, an organization focused culinary mentorship programs and school lunch advocacy in the United States.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Neil Katz (July 12, 2010). "Can This Man Stop School Lunch? Bill Telepan's Healthy Mission". CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  2. ↑ "990 Finder | Candid". app.candid.org. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Timeline – Wellness in the Schools". Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Cook for Kids: About". Wellness in the Schools. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Green for Kids: About". Wellness in the Schools. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Coach for Kids: About". Wellness in the Schools. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Press & Support". wearescratchworks.org. August 13, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
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