We are a collective of queer individuals who work at all intersections of the food system — from food justice, culinary to community organizing, media, hospitality, and more. We are passionate about holding space for the queer community in food. We aim to share our skills, knowledge, and experiences to create a thriving, represented, and intersectional food system. There is a need for dedicated spaces for queer and LGBTQ2AI communities to gather, build community, learn from one another and find resources. Queer folks have been a critical identity serving the food industry in the US but there has been limited representation at the larger discussions about the food industry, especially within intersectional identities. From farmworkers, sommeliers, media experts to waitstaff, brewers, and gardeners, we hope to fill in that gap, to begin creating a platform for queer expression in food, to advocate for more inclusive food industry spaces, and to offer all queer food workers a space to build, meet, and speak about their experiences.
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Embracing Mental Health Awareness Month in the community of queer safe spaces! QFF members share moments of realization that their mental health was important to prioritize. Let's shine a light on the unique challenges we face and celebrate the resilience and strength within our community. ✨ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #queer #safespace
Thank you to BentoBox for the recognition! It is an honor to be amongst such amazing individuals and organizations.
Introducing The BentoBox 25: The people, restaurants, and organizations shaping the hospitality industry right now. Good hospitality comes in many forms. No one understands that better than the people who work in restaurants. The industry has spoken – spanning fast casual, fine dining, and both ends of the house, meet the 25 people, restaurants, and organizations that are shaping hospitality as we know it today. #BentoBox25 Check it out: https://bit.ly/3QJOdpG
Our 2nd panel of 2024 is here featuring QUEER PASTRY CHEFS! Wednesday April 17th at 4-5pm EST Queer All Year is a panel series in collaboration with The James Beard Foundation to highlight and hear from Queer Food industry professionals all over the country! Moderator: QFF Exec Director & Pastry Chef Vanessa Parish Panelists: Bronwen Wyatt of Bayou Saint Cake Nima Etimadi of Cake Life Bake Shop Robert Bowden of Cocoa Vivere Special thank you always to our sponsors at BentoBox! Sign Up to Attend: https://tr.ee/ISL6uP3C-7
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In what ways do food and social justice intersect? How can we help formerly incarcerated youth develop culinary careers? And why is it so important to support independent Black farmers? Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders digs into all of this with us on Season 5, Episode 6 of 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗛 podcast! 🐚 A James Beard Award-Winning chef, culinarian, and storyteller, Chef Mavis-Jay has supported so many wonderful organizations and initiatives, from the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture to the Queer Food Foundation (which she helped found!). So join us for this episode where she shares her insights on how to help communities celebrate the joys of life and humanity through food. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VETPFb Audio Production and Sound Design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado for Seaworthy Experiences #SeafoodPodcast #SeafoodIndustry #WomenInSeafood
🌈 Celebrating Women's History Month by uplifting and honoring the vibrant voices and flavors of queer women in the culinary world! Let's continue to champion diversity and inclusion at every table. ✨ #QueerWomenInFood #WomensHistoryMonth"
Introducing QFF Virtual Village! A monthly virtual conversation where we discuss topics for our community open forum style! Let us join forces to foster safe spaces and cultivate community from afar. We want to get to know YOU and for everyone to build together! Sign Up Here: https://lnkd.in/er5EJtSx
ICYMI: Rewatch our Queer All Year Panel Featuring Queer Black Chefs! In collaboration with The James Beard Foundation, Sponsored by BentoBox https://lnkd.in/eAhtgnDM
So you’re wondering about our newsletter? We got you! It is a bi-weekly update of current events in our community, ways to get involved, and a collection of fun facts, articles, and updates on what we’re up to at Queer Food Foundation! And just like any community effort, it is possible thanks to your contributions. Please send us your favorite queer food places, folks, and events in your area so that we can spread the love. And stay tuned and subscribe via our website!
QFF is dedicated to supporting our community's businesses all year round! Our newest project the 2023 Queer Food Gift Guide features some amazing queer owned food products from bitters to books! We have products from all over the country (and some in Canada) that everyone on your holiday list can enjoy. Check it Out! https://lnkd.in/eCm54kCf
Catch our Advisory Member Margo Sivin moderate our newest panel on Monday featuring Queer Food Photographers!
Join me on November 6 for a queer photography panel in partnership with Queer Food Foundation & The James Beard Foundation! 📸 A. Scott is a commercial & advertising photographer specializing in food, lifestyle, and agriculture 🎥 Gunsel Pehlivan is a director and editor. Currently, Gunsel directs at Condé Nast for Bon Appetit and Epicurious 📸 Jill Cook is a creative marketer, providing content creation, social media marketing, and public relations for restaurants and bars in southern California Join us for an interactive discussion including "show & tell" with these creative professionals! Register to join: https://lnkd.in/gnuWv6FJ