The Jacques Pépin Foundation is delighted to announce our first round of 2025 Principal Grant awardees:
- CitySeed Sanctuary Kitchen in New Haven, CT
- Columbia Ability Alliance Opportunity Kitchen in Kennewick, WA
- Drive Change NYC in Brooklyn, NY
- FeedNC in Mooresville, NC
- Feeding South Florida in Pembroke Park, FL
- FeedMore WNY in Buffalo, NY
- Fulfill NJ in Neptune, NJ
- Good Work Austin in Austin, TX
- Inspiration Corporation in Chicago, IL
- Life’s Kitchen in Boise, ID
- Philabundance in Philadelphia, PA
- Project Renewal in New York, NY
- Salvation Army Golden State in San Francisco, CA
- Second Helpings in Indianapolis, IN
- The Inspiration Kitchen Lott Industries in Cleveland, OH
- Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) in Trenton, NJ
- UMOM in Phoenix, AZ
We are honored to partner with these community-based culinary training programs, and excited to see how far their graduates will go! Here is what a few of the program administrators had to say about receiving this support:
This grant is a game-changer; it will help us cover the real costs of running a high-quality culinary training program, from staff and curriculum development to food and kitchen supplies. Just as important, the added tools and branded aprons bring a sense of pride and professionalism that will inspire our students and reinforce the value of the work they’re putting in to build a brighter future for themselves. We believe deeply that we’re part of each other’s success; this support strengthens not only our program, but the futures of those we serve.
– Paco Vélez, President and CEO of Feeding South Florida
Our partnership with the Jacques Pépin Foundation adds great credibility to Inspiration Corporation’s foodservice training program. We are so proud to offer an accredited, comprehensive, supportive and paid experiential learning opportunity to over 60 people each year. Our graduates go on to careers in restaurants and kitchens across Chicago.
– Shannon Stewart, Executive Director and CEO of Inspiration Corporation
The Jacques Pépin Foundation is deeply grateful to our Grants Review Committee volunteers. The time they spent reading and providing feedback on the dozens of proposals we received is vital to the success of the JPF’s mission to spread culinary education.
Congratulations to all the grantees!
Photo courtesy of Philabundance in Philadelphia, PA
