March 13, 2024
This week, JPF staff were treated to two days of inspirational programming at JPF grantee DC Central Kitchen for the Catalyst Kitchens Northeast Regional Summit. The JPF is proud to support the fine work of the Catalyst Kitchens members (many of them also JPF grantees), and it was thrilling to see so many familiar faces out of their Zoom boxes and in the beautiful facility at DCCK!
February 27, 2024
The JPF 2023 Annual Report is now live on our website! The report features a letter from Executive Director Rollie Wesen with a teaser of our big announcement to be made at the Gala, a timeline of what 2023 looked like for the JPF and our grantees, a summary of the funding that we distributed in 2023 and an introduction to every one of 2023’s 15 Principal Grant Awardees and our first ever Partnership Circle Grant Awardee.
February 15, 2024
The JPF has now officially opened applications for our 2024 grant cycle! Applications are welcome from existing nonprofits for general operation costs OR specific projects to enhance a culinary training program. Grant proposals may include general operating costs, costs for membership fees to join a community kitchen network, funds to improve facilities, expand programming, directly improve teaching, add certifications, support alumni, or expand or improve upon employer partnerships.
February 1, 2024
The Jacques Pépin Foundation 7th Anniversary Celebration Gala will be here before we know it! Join Jacques for a gathering of celebrated chefs and media personalities, amazing food and drinks, and all the razzle dazzle of New York City! It’s happening on April 4, 2024, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers (Pier 61).
January 24, 2024
After its students graduate into the workplace, Food Jobs Work Foundation in North Little Rock, AR prioritizes placing graduates with employers who truly engage with their training program. Members of the Professional Advisory Council serve as program advisors and mentors, meeting and working with students during training, speaking in class or graduation, and assisting with culinary events.
January 8, 2024
JPF grantee Root in Salem, MA has a 14-week culinary job training program for individuals between the ages of 16 and 26. Trainees work with a professional chef every day, receive one-on-one job coaching, and complete an externship in a local food business. Root’s mission — to help young adults create a pathway to independence through foodservice training and employment — is helping train the next generation of chefs!
This is the fourth event in a cross-country series taking place throughout 2024 and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Julia Child Award in past recipients’ hometowns. The series will raise critical funds for the Smithsonian Food History Project at the National Museum of American History. Menu Curated by Chefs Renée Touponce, Kinsler Josaime, and Jacques Torres.
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Our 2024 art poster, featuring Jacques’ artwork, Flowers & Wine, and celebrating seven years of the JPF, is now available! 100% of the net profit will be directed toward our 2024 grant program in support of community-based culinary training nationwide.
