Jacques Pepin Foundation the

the Jacques Pepin foundations principal activity is to support the work of existing non-profit organizations that train economically disadvantaged adults for food service employment. the organizations supported teach culinary skills and life skills to individuals that are excluded from the workforce. the net result is a win for society, a win for individuals who learn marketable skills as well as confidence and self-efficacy, and for the food service industry. the Jacques Pepin Foundation, as the most trusted name in culinary education, with deep roots in the industry and curriculum expertise, is uniquely qualified to advance culinary training for the neediest, willing citizens. We provide grants, cookbooks and other resources that support curricula. We teach, facilitate connections between industry partners and community kitchens, and connections between community kitchens and networks of similar organizations to improve best practices.

Culinary education / membership revenue - the jpf teaches and inspires people to cook. We provide access to culinary education through hundreds of technique videos on our website and social media platforms, for free, as well as a video recipe book of recipes from the most renowned chefs to our jpf members. We create curricula for on- line culinary courses, health care teaching kitchens and community kitchens. We believe that teaching people to cook serves the public good by inspiring personal growth, improving health outcomes, and creating economic benefits and employment opportunities.