About
Advancing the profession since 1960
The Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals is a national not-for-profit dedicated to the people who manage dining in healthcare, senior living, schools, and corrections.
Mission
Safe, nourishing food is a matter of professional practice
We set the standard for foodservice management through credentialing, continuing education, and advocacy. Our members oversee millions of meals every day — meals that must be safe, appetizing, and clinically appropriate for the people who eat them.
ANFP is governed by an elected board of practicing professionals and supported by the Nutrition & Foodservice Education Foundation, which funds scholarships and research.
Our history
1960
The association is founded to professionalize dietary management.
1984
The credentialing exam launches for dietary managers nationwide.
2007
The food protection credential is added, creating the CDM, CFPP.
2026
Nearly 12,000 members practice across all 50 states.
Contact
Talk with the ANFP team
Questions about membership, certification, or continuing education? Our member services team is available weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central.
- Phone
- 800.323.1908
- info@anfponline.org
- Headquarters
- 406 Surrey Woods Drive, St. Charles, IL 60174