Making a Difference

Close up of a chef apron with the phrase "We are all equal in the eyes of the stove"

Cooking with Chef Urban

June 13, 2026

Chef Urban has over 20 years of experience using food as a vehicle for empowerment, equity, and transformation. Under Chef Urban’s direction, the Silver Fork culinary training program supports up to 60 aspiring culinarians each year in launching meaningful careers in the hospitality industry. In this interview, Chef Urban explains that they have adopted Jacques’ motto “We are all equal in the eyes of the stove” at Silver Fork.

What You Started Continues

May 26, 2026

Many of you have told us that you wanted to continue what started with the 90/90 Home Celebrations in 2025 and turn those meals into a tradition. We listened, and now we’re making it official! As of today, after a few thoughtful updates, the Home Cook Celebrations Guide has moved from its original home on the 90/90 website.

Justin Smith, Hannah Lobel, Carolyn Crow and Benita Brisco

Connecting with East Coast Partner and Grantees

May 14, 2026

On April 27, JPF staff was thrilled to see many East Coast-based grantees at the Catalyst Kitchens Northeast Regional Summit in Annapolis, MD. The JPF is always proud to support and partner with Catalyst Kitchens (CK), a national network of nonprofits leading a movement to end joblessness through foodservice job training and social enterprise. Many of the JPF’s Principal and Partnership Circle Grantees are CK members, and it is always a delight to connect in person with the creative, hardworking people who have committed themselves to this important mission.

Culinary student at JPF Partnership Circle Grantee Kitchen of Purpose

Make a Difference as a JPF Grant Committee Volunteer

May 2, 2026

We are delighted to see how successful our Grantee program participants have been. Since we are expecting to receive more grant applications than ever before this year, we need your help to make our mission even stronger! Join the volunteer JPF Grant Committee to support our mission-based work with non-profits nationwide.

Katie Button, Sarah Grueneberg, Camari Mick, Vinnie Cimino, Matt Tiscornia, Suzanne Cupps, Jacques Pépin and Ryan Bartlow (clockwise from top)

Looking Back on Our 9th Anniversary Celebration

April 28, 2026

April is coming to an end, but we are still basking in the glow of our 9th Anniversary Celebration and the meaningful, delicious evening with our JPF community on April 9th. Because people came together around our mission, more individuals will have opportunities to build skills, prepare for employment, and explore their potential in the kitchen and beyond.