Join Us on Our Journey to Transform Lives

With your support, the JPF teaches and inspires people to cook, to improve their lives with personal growth, better health, ways to save money on food, and job opportunities, while extending Jacques’ legacy of generosity and the transformative power of culinary education.

Your contributions provide free instructional videos, available to all, through social media channels, YouTube and our website, to teach and enhance cooking skills, as well as access to recipes and videos from renowned and inspiring chefs through our JPF members’ Video Recipe Book. Our Community Kitchens Support program provides culinary arts education, training and grants to empower those with barriers to employment to gain confidence, skills and employment in the food industry.

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Your Generosity in Action: $1.6M funding dispersed to date

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If you prefer to make a donation by check, please make it payable to the Jacques Pépin Foundation and mail it to the following address:

The Jacques Pépin Foundation
P.O. Box #28
Barrington, RI 02806

Important Reminder for Donors: While we are deeply grateful for your support, when recommending a grant from your DAF, please ensure that the grant does not provide any direct or indirect benefit to you, your advisor, or related parties. This includes the right to attend events, receive goods or services, or participate in auctions. For more detailed information, please refer to IRS Notice 2017-73 and consult with your DAF sponsor or tax advisor to ensure compliance.

Your generosity in action: Grant Recipient, Project Renewal City Beet Kitchens, New York, NY

The 1935 Society and Planned Giving

By including the Jacques Pépin Foundation in your estate planning, you ensure that both your legacy and the mission of the Foundation endure, bringing lasting benefits to countless lives for years to come.

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Corporate Matching Program

Did you know many employers offer matching gift programs? This means they will match charitable contributions, or even volunteer hours, donated by their employees. If your company participates, simply request a matching gift form from your employer and send it along with your donation. We’ll take care of the rest! By leveraging your company’s support, you can amplify the difference you’re making in our mission.

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The Jacques Pépin Foundation Membership

The membership program is at the core of our mission and vision. By becoming a member, you’re joining a network of passionate individuals who are committed to supporting culinary education nationwide. With your membership, you receive an additional members-only, weekly email and full access to hundreds of educational cooking videos in our Video Recipe Book, Cook with Jacques Pépin & Friends.

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The Jacques Pépin Foundation Cooking Course by Rouxbe

Jacques Pépin’s recipes are beloved staples for home cooks, teaching you how to prepare simple and delicious dishes to share with loved ones. This self-paced, exclusive online video cooking course from Rouxbe brings the expertise of Jacques into your home in a new, fun way. Purchase of this cooking course directly supports our shared mission to uplift communities through the Foundation’s work.

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Host a Dinner, Honor a Legacy, Impact Lives

Featuring over 90 ticketed dinners nationwide, our 90/90 Dinner Series celebrates Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday and his remarkable legacy. Each event unites communities in support of our shared mission — improving lives through culinary education. These dinners are more than events; they’re opportunities to contribute to a cause that transforms lives and has a lasting impact on communities.

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Mission Marché

A portion of the proceeds of every purchase empowers people through culinary education and community support initiatives.

Art Posters

Bring Jacques into Your Home
Own a piece of culinary artistry. Each print created by Jacques Pépin carries the spirit of his lifelong dedication to the culinary arts, and by purchasing a print, you help continue his mission of empowering the next generation of chefs and culinary enthusiasts.
Jacques Pépin Poster Prints

"Happy Cooking!" Apron

An Apron that Tells the Story and Starts the Journey
Wrap yourself in a story of empowerment—every apron tells the story of how you’ve helped make culinary education accessible for all. Your purchase is a small step in a much bigger journey.
"Happy Cooking" Apron

Jacques Pépin Memorabilia

Unite the Community
Celebrate the spirit of Jacques’ joie de vivre and giving back. Every item you purchase from our Jacques Pépin collection supports our mission of empowering individuals through culinary training and community-building.
JPF Merchandise

We Celebrate Your Generosity

Your contributions reach deep into communities, promoting Jacques’ generosity and passion for culinary education. From producing our video libraries to supporting participants in culinary programs funded by our grants, to engaging with members who help foster a sense of community, you create a cycle of support that empowers individuals and transforms lives.

Your generosity in action: Grant Recipient, Sonoma Family Meal, Petaluma, CA

Jacques Pépin and Gaston, the poodle

#CelebrateJacques at Home

Celebrate Bastille Day this month with a shared meal, cooked and enjoyed in the spirit of Jacques’ joie de vivre, as part of our 90/90 Home Cook Celebration!

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