July 20, 2023
The JPF supports culinary education for people from all walks of life, following Jacques Pépin’s passion for cooking and teaching. The JPF’s mission is realized, in part, by giving grants to important local culinary training programs nationwide. Congratulations to JPF Summer 2023 Grant Awardees.
June 30, 2023
It is our great pleasure to announce that Melissa (Missy) Terrell, an alumna of Community Kitchen Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, is the recipient of the 2023 Gloria Pépin Memorial Grant, an annual $5,000 award to an outstanding female graduate of a JPF-funded organization.
April 18, 2023
On April 13, 2023, The Lighthouse in New York City played host to an unforgettable event celebrating the important work of the JPF. The fresh new venue, aglow in the Manhattan sunset, accommodated a larger audience of long-time supporters and new JPF Members gathered together in support of our mission to improve lives through culinary training.
March 28, 2023
On February 17 and February 24, 2023, JPF Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine Members attended Coffee with the Executive Director, Zoom conversations with Rollie Wesen to review 2022 projects and discuss upcoming goals for 2023.
February 28, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the JPF’s 6th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in an exciting new venue, The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. We have a stellar line-up of culinary talent preparing a sensational gala dinner, including Maneet Chauhan, Ming Tsai, Esther Choi, Alon Shaya, Ayesha Nurdjaja, and a festive dessert reception with Natasha Pickowicz and Caroline Schiff.
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