Inspiring all ages to be inspired by the science of food

Chicagoland Food Science Foundation

Founded by the Chicago Section IFT in 2015, the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation (CFSF) was formed to increase awareness of the science of food and to support those already earning degrees to work in the Chicagoland food and beverage industry.

1. Raising awareness of careers in food science. Over the past 5 years our K-12 outreach programs have reached more than 100,000 students.
2. Supporting the next generation of food and beverage industry professionals. Since 2016, we have awarded 108 students a total of $500,000 in scholarships.
3. Inspiring all ages to be engaged in the science of food. Since 2006, CSIFT and CFSF have together donated more than $1 million to support programs ranging from 4-H, Scouting, IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Educator Program, local universities and more.

Growing the next generation