Making a Difference

Jacques Celebrated at Gramercy Tavern’s 90/90 Dinner

October 6, 2024

What a spectacular way to launch our 90/90 Celebration Campaign! Our dinner at Gramercy Tavern on Sunday, October 6, 2024 was absolutely magical, with Jacques himself in attendance, and friends of the Foundation and coming together to #celebratejacques in marvelous fashion. The event sold out, and everyone enjoyed a seated five-course seasonal menu with wine and spirit pairings.

Our Annual Membership Drive Is Coming

September 25, 2024

Every year when the calendar turns over to October, we turn our attention to welcoming more folks to the Jacques Pépin Foundation Membership family. The JPF Membership program has been a cornerstone of the vision and mission of the Jacques Pépin Foundation since 2020, providing grants to Community Kitchens nationwide and delivering expert recipe videos directly to Member inboxes.

The 1935 Society

July 25, 2024

August is Make-A-Will Month, a time to reflect on the importance of planning for the future and ensuring that your wishes are respected. The JPF’s Director of Philanthropy, Tula Gogolak, created the 1935 Society to bring together a circle of friends who share a common vision to ensure future generations have access to culinary education, life skills training, upward mobility, and better health through better food.

2024 JPF Memorial Grants Announced

June 27, 2024

It is our great pleasure to announce that the JPF has selected two graduates of JPF-supported culinary training programs to receive a 2024 JPF Memorial Grant of $5,000 each to continue their culinary journeys. Congratulations to the winners and their respective programs!

Announcing Our Summer 2024 Grantees

We are delighted to announce that the first round of JPF 2024 Principal Grant Funds have been awarded. We are honored to support these community-based culinary training programs and excited to see how far their graduates will go! Special thanks to the 50 JPF volunteers that were part of our Summer 2024 Grants Review Committee.

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