Making a Difference

A Story of Transformation for One JPF Grantee

April 13, 2026

The Jacques Pépin Foundation’s 9th Anniversary Celebration is in the books! On April 9th, 2026 in New York City, the JPF’s community gathered for an evening shaped by thoughtful conversation, a delicious meal, and a sense of purpose that comes from creating opportunity through culinary education.

An Exciting Honor for the JPF

March 24, 2026

The JPF is proud to be a recipient of Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2026 Global Vision Awards! As one of 24 honorees, we are thrilled to be included on this esteemed list of organizations making the world a better place. With Community Kitchens in 40 states and Washington, D.C. receiving support from the JPF, we feel very privileged that our work is a small part of strengthening communities nationwide.

Our 90/90 Celebration by the Numbers

March 18, 2026

From June 2024 to December 2025, the JPF took on a monumental endeavor in honor of Jacques’ 90th birthday. The 90/90 Campaign created remarkable opportunities for chefs and fans everywhere to honor Jacques’ lifelong work and show their support for the mission of the Foundation.

A JPF Memorial Grant Awardee with a Message to Share

March 10, 2026

The stories behind JPF grantees inspire us every day to keep spreading Jacques’ belief that “We are all equal in the eyes of the stove.” One story that we could hear over and over again is the life-changing journey of Chef Missy Terrel, our 2023 Gloria Pépin Memorial Grant winner.

JPF Grant Applications are Open

February 24, 2026

The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) is now accepting applications for our 2026 Grant Programs, and we invite U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to apply through our new grants management platform, Foundant.

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