Making a Difference

Giving Tuesday with Jacques & Friends

November 29, 2023

It’s no coincidence that we’ve picked this week, the week of Giving Tuesday, to give the world a first look at this new batch of member-exclusive videos from some of the country’s top culinary talent. The 52 recipes in this latest volume of our video recipe book are our way of giving back to all of the members that make the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s support of free culinary training programs possible. Won’t you please join us?

A Surprise From Lidia Bastianich and Michael Symon

October 26, 2023

Our friends Lidia Bastianich and Michael Symon are not going to let us miss our October Membership Drive goal of 300 new members. With just a few days left before the drive ends and a very long way to go, Lidia and Michael are hoping to inspire you to join us. If we hit our goal of 300 new members, Lidia and Michael have each pledged to match member donations up to $5,000!

Trick or Treat: It’s Jacques Pépin!

October 20, 2023

Here’s a treat for your inbox: Jacques Pépin wearing a Jacques Pépin Foundation Signature Apron! Now, here’s the trick: we still have a long way to go before we reach our goal of 300 new members in the JPF October Membership Drive. But, with your help, the treat is the trick to making it happen! For a $120 donation to the JPF, you will receive both a JPF Commis Membership and our Signature Apron!

Two Esteemed Culinary Foundations Working Together

October 19, 2023

The Jacques Pépin Foundation and the James Beard Foundation collaborated on a special reception on October 19 in anticipation of the JBF’s Gala for Good honoring Jacques Pépin. CEO Clare Reichenbach of the JBF and Executive Director Rollie Wesen of the JPF shared remarks about these two esteemed culinary foundations working together for education and better food for all.

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