Become A Member
Stay Connected to the Future of Healthcare Foodservice
From emerging professionals to industry veterans, AHF invites you to stay engaged with the pulse of healthcare foodservice and senior dining.
We offer a range of specialized, discounted memberships for professionals, educators, and retirees who do not directly manage operations but want to stay deeply connected to our community, insights, and network.
Individual Membership Options
Note: All AHF memberships follow a standard calendar year (January 1-December 31). If you have questions, please contact membership@healthcarefoodservice.org.
Membership Type
Who It's For
Annual Dues
Affiliate
Individuals who share our goal of promoting self-operated healthcare foodservice but don’t fit other categories (e.g., non-profit organizations).
$95/year
Educator
Faculty and educators teaching in foodservice, dietetics, nutrition, or hospitality programs.
$64/year
Retiree
Retired foodservice professionals who want to maintain their industry ties and mentorship presence.
$64/year
Membership Benefits at a Glance
- Online Member Community: Tap into the collective knowledge of over 1,400+ professionals anytime you need an answer or a sounding board. Plus, monitor real-time industry trends, insights and operational challenges.
- Free, Accredited Online Education: Attend live webinars and have access to our Online Learning Center to earn free continuing education credits to maintain credentials and continue to learn and stay informed.
- Resource Center: Access a wealth of industry guides, operational tools, templates, and specialized publications.
- Discounted National Conference Access: Access member-exclusive rates for the leading conference in the industry, featuring top tier educational sessions and high-value networking.
- Industry Publications & Newsletters: Stay up to date with trends, best practices, and the latest in the industry. All of the publications are digital, plus receive the printed S.O. Connected magazine quarterly.
- Searchable Directories: Find the services, products, and valued partners you need, when you need them using the digital Business Partner Director. Plus, find other members using our searchable member directory.
- Leadership Opportunities: Our individual members are encouraged to participate as a committee volunteer throughout the year and we strongly value their feedback and contribution.
- Culinary Tools: Utilize our Recipe Index to find inspiration and learn from peers.
