Chill the Champagne and stock up on birthday candles, because Jacques Pépin is going to turn 90 next year! That’s something to commemorate in and of itself, but at the Jacques Pépin Foundation we’re planning to celebrate both the man and the mission of the JPF.
March 12, 2025
In his long career, Jacques Pépin has taught generations of professionals and home cooks. The Jacques Pépin Foundation is Jacques’ legacy realized, and the JPF Membership Program is a cornerstone of the vision and mission of the Jacques Pépin Foundation. We invite you to become a Member of the JPF and take part firsthand in enriching lives and strengthening communities through the power of culinary education.
February 11, 2025
What you’re seeing on this map is a glimpse of the JPF Membership’s impact nationwide. Through your philanthropic support, you’re not just giving; you’re investing in people and programs at Community Kitchens across the country that empower individuals to build careers, nourish others, and find purpose in the kitchen.
January 29, 2025
On December 21, 2024, Jacques, Claudine and Rollie, their daughter Shorey, and a small group of JPF family and friends gathered at Stone Acres Farm, the historic family home of Jane Simmons-Meiser in Stonington, CT. For nearly a decade, the Pépins and Meisers have gathered in December with friends new and old to ring in the holidays and raise a glass for the birthdays of Jacques and Claudine.
January 14, 2025
The Jacques Pépin Foundation is delighted to announce that the final round of 2024 Principal Grant Funds have been awarded. We are honored to partner with these community-based culinary training programs, and excited to see how far their graduates will go!
January 3, 2025
Last month, the Jacques Pépin Foundation family spent a busy and productive week in Boston. Jacques, Claudine, and Rollie attended several impactful events, nurturing culinary education at many levels and inspiring people to cook. Boston has always been a welcoming and generous place for the Pépin-Wesen family and the JPF. The hard work of the chefs and culinary educators there is an inspiration to us all!
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Starting May 1, we have a new way to participate in our Home Cook 90/90 Celebration Campaign. Host a celebratory fundraiser in honor of Jacques’ 90th birthday at your home for a fun and impactful way to be a part of the JPF’s work.
