Foundation Events

By participating in an Academy Foundation event at FNCE^®, you help to make a positive impact on thousands of Academy students’ and members’ lives. The Foundation is funded solely by the generosity of donors and does not receive any portion of member dues.

Be sure to sign up for these Foundation events when registering for FNCE^® or, if you’ve already registered for FNCE^®, you can add them by logging into your FNCE^® registration dashboard and selecting the event(s) you would like to add.

Pre-FNCE Workshop: Telling the Story so it Matters: Why and How to Communicate and Disseminate Nutrition Science

Supported through a partnership of the International Food Information Council and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

In this interactive session, attendees will engage with each other and with the presenters to learn effective communication and dissemination methods. Attendees will engage in small group discussion case studies, practice crafting science-based messages, and determining methods for communicating and disseminating nutrition science in their own practice areas. For more information, click here.

Foundation Symposia: Expanding Approaches to Transform Women’s Wellness: The Integration of Medicine and Nutrition

Sponsored by the National Dairy Council

In this presentation, the latest state of the science on wellness topics top of mind for women along with expert tips and sensible application will be co-presented by an insightful duo of women’s health champions — an RDN and an OBGYN, along with lively interaction with attendees. Participants will leave the session with the knowledge and tools to contribute meaningfully to advancing women’s wellness, personally and in a variety of practice settings, using evidence-based and food-first approaches. For more information, click here.

Support a Student and Donate a FNCE^® Foundation Student Stipend

Make FNCE^® attendance possible for Academy student members! Attending FNCE offers the next generation of nutrition and dietetics professionals the opportunity to gain valuable experience in networking, attending educational sessions, and experiencing the excitement of the largest conference of the year for nutrition and dietetics professionals. For more information on how to donate and how to apply for a stipend - click here.

Foundation Anytime 5K – Any pace, any day, any way you like! 

Sponsored by Computrition, Inc. 

Do it solo or grab a group of friends and get moving to complete the Foundation Anytime 5K during the week of FNCE^®. This is a great opportunity to get moving — and support the Foundation while you’re at it! Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) during FNCE^® by running, walking, rollerblading or get moving with any activity you like. 

The cost to register for the Foundation Anytime 5K is $35 and $20 for students. Registration includes a 2025 Foundation 5K t-shirt to add to your collection that can be picked up at the Foundation booth within the Music City Convention Center. 
For more information and how to register – click here.

Foundation Virtual Silent Auction

Sponsored by: Indiana University/Indianapolis Nutrition and Dietetics

Don’t Miss One of the Most Anticipated Fundraising Events at FNCE^®!

Support the Academy Foundation and take home something amazing in the process! The Foundation Virtual Silent Auction is promising to be better than ever! Known as one of the most popular and engaging events at FNCE^®, this exciting event raises thousands of dollars each year to support the Foundation’s most critical needs—and you can be a part of it.

Auction opens Thursday, October 9 at 12 p.m. (CT)
Final bids accepted by Tuesday, October 14 at 1 p.m. (CT)

To view and bid on items during the auction  - click here.

To donate an item to the Silent Auction – click here.

Academy Foundation Booth Puppy Corral

Sponsored by: North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission

Get ready for the cutest way to give back at this year’s conference!

Take a break from your busy FNCE® schedule and enjoy a few playful minutes in our Puppy Petting Corral at the Foundation booth. For a $10 donation, you’ll get some puppy love and help support the one Foundation dedicated to our profession.

Snuggles are limited—come early, donate, and enjoy some paws-itively heartwarming time with our furry friends! All Wags and Walks Nashville puppies will be available for adoption.

Schedule:
Sunday, October 12, 2025
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Academy Foundation Booth, Academy Avenue, 3^rd Floor
Music City Convention Center

Monday, October 13, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Academy Foundation Booth, Academy Avenue, 3^rd Floor
Music City Convention Center

Academy Foundation Make It a Million Scholarship Campaign

The Academy Foundation Make It a Million Scholarship Campaign is an effort to raise $1M by the end of 2025 to award $1M in scholarships and help to build the next generation of food and nutrition professionals. We are now at 97% of our goal and gifts of any size will help get us across the finish line. Be sure to add a donation to the Make It a Million Scholarship Campaign when registering online for FNCE® or stop by the Foundation booth while at FNCE® to donate.

Discover the Power of Giving and Growing at the Foundation Booth!

Head to the Foundation booth within Academy Avenue on the third floor of the Music City Convention Center, and explore how Foundation scholarships, awards, grants, and educational resources can support and elevate your education and work in food and nutrition.

While you're there, meet Academy Foundation Board members, get inspired by their stories, and see firsthand how the Foundation is fueling the future of our profession. Your donation—big or small—can help build the next generation of food and nutrition professionals. Stop by, give back, and get connected!

Shop Mary Made Jewelry and Support Our Foundation in October!

There is nothing quite like a one-of-a-kind handmade item. Academy member, past President and Foundation donor Mary Abbott Hess, crafts handcrafted jewelry to benefit charities. Academy members are encouraged to stop by the Foundation booth or participate by going online to Marymadejewelry.com from October 10-30th. Choose from an array of necklaces, bracelets and earrings, many with food themes, perfect for our food-focused profession. She has also added a selection of vintage treasures. 100% of the sales price will be donated to the Foundation. This is a great way to get a special gift while supporting the Foundation and its scholarships.