Making a Difference

Celebrating 10 Years of the Julia Child Foundation Award

October 17, 2024

Jacques has been up to much more than just celebrating his birthday at our 90/90 events! Along with culinary luminaries Joan Nathan, Sean Sherman, Grace Young, and many more, Jacques celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Julia Child Foundation Award at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC on October 17.

Upcoming 90/90 Virtual Events

October 16, 2024

As part of our nationwide 90/90 Celebration Campaign, the Jacques Pépin Foundation is excited to present a series of virtual events featuring Jacques’ culinary friends, Gail Simmons, Jacques Torres and Paola Velez. These interactive online events are designed to celebrate Jacques’ legacy while spreading culinary education and raising funds for the JPF’s mission.

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.

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