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Rollie Wesen at Community Kitchen

RI Food Bank Community Kitchen

April 12, 2017

In April, at the RI Food Bank’s Community Kitchen, Chef and co-founder Rollie Wesen demonstrated how to make roux and its application in Velouté and Gumbo.

The Jacques Pépin Foundation Working with the Community

January 11, 2017

The Community Kitchen at the Rhode Island Food Bank is a great example of the organizations that the Jacques Pépin Foundation supports. Low-income and jobless adults participate in a 14 week, full time course that teaches the culinary, job and life skills required to enter the workforce as a food service professional.

April 9, 2026

9th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for an evening with celebrated culinary personalities, amazing food and drinks, and the glamor of New York City — all in support of our mission to change lives through the power of culinary education. With strong interest each year and limited premium seating, we encourage you to reserve your place for this incredible event.

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