Bennie Binford

School Nutrition Foundation Member Award-Professional Development 2026 

Years in School Nutrition: 2 years

Students Served: 1,300

Why School Nutrition?

What I love about my job is having the kids be excited about nutritious food. Seeing the long lines for lunch. The parents , staff and students know that the CNS department is doing there very best to serve farm fresh fruits and vegetables .

I have been cooking and running kitchens for the past 20 years. I have background in catering, corporate dining , restaurants and hotels. I have always had my interest in nutrition. In the past few years I have been really spending sometime on SNA website. And seized the opportunity.

Investing in My Future 

I hope to become a Child Nutrition Director soon. So this scholarship allows me to pursue that goal. I am looking to finish my associates degree and take other child development and nutrition courses.

School/University: San Diego Mesa College

Program of Study: Nutrition

Graduation Date: 2028