Giving Kitchen

Meet Mikele, a passionate bartender who found hope and financial support in an unexpected crisis, thanks to Giving Kitchen. Her journey is a testament to the resilient spirit of our food service community. Remember, if you are food service worker experiencing a crisis that you are not alone. There's always relief, support, and brighter days ahead — just ask for help at GivingKitchen.org/help

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, long-time supporter, and Giving Kitchen Board Chair, Bill Brewster. His sudden and unexpected death has left us shocked and deeply saddened. Bill's guidance and unwavering support has been instrumental in shaping Giving Kitchen into a stronger and more impactful organization. His energy, passion, and generosity of spirit will continue to inspire us as we honor his memory and carry forward his vision for Giving Kitchen. As we mourn the loss of Bill, we also celebrate his remarkable life and the enduring impact he had on Giving Kitchen. Bill has been foundational to Giving Kitchen’s years of growth and success: under Bill’s leadership as Giving Kitchen’s board chair, the organization grew from only serving food service workers in Atlanta to serving clients nationwide; from an organization that had served 4,000 food service workers in its first five years to one that helped 18,000 food service workers over the next five. In just his four years as chair, Bill oversaw 82% of all GK clients served to date. To his core, Bill believed in Giving Kitchen’s potential for deep and wide impact, and constantly pushed us to expand our thinking and reach. We will be forever imprinted by his confidence in our work, dedication to helping food service workers everywhere, and ambition in expanding that impact as far and wide as possible. Our thoughts are with Bill's family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him during this difficult time. May we all strive to honor Bill's memory by serving others in a way that reflects the values he embodied. For Giving Kitchen’s full statement and memorial service info: https://bit.ly/3TMnJ8G

🎉 Today and always, join us in recognizing the heart of our industry - Food Service Workers. It's the dedicated food service workers who turn simple nights out into cherished memories. These resilient individuals pour their hearts into every dish and every interaction, going above and beyond, even when it's behind the scenes. ❣️ Your support fuels the love and care we give every day to our industry members. Together, we are Giving Kitchen. We help food service workers. 📌 Celebrate our industry by spreading the word! Share the post with food service workers, food service operators, health care providers, foodies, or anyone who enjoys supporting and uplifting our industry. #NationalFoodServiceWorkersDay

Supporting a great event today, Giving Kitchen , where various chefs show off their burger creativity. Got mine!!!

Join Giving Kitchen for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, October 2nd at 12:15 EST. As Giving Kitchen's Chief Executive Officer, Allison Padilla-Goodman and Founder, Jen Hidinger-Kendrick discuss a new decade for future growth and expansion. Reserve your spot for this online event https://bit.ly/4cC0IMg Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Let's virtually meet at Giving Kitchen's Town Hall on October 2nd, 12:15 EST Hear directly from our CEO, Allison Padilla-Goodman, and Founder, Jen Hidinger-Kendrick. They will provide fresh insights into the next decade of growth and expansion for Giving Kitchen.

Sharing our immense gratitude for our Mission Annual Corporate Partner, @usfoods for the warm welcome we received at their 2024 Immersion Show! Our team has had a fantastic time engaging with both our longtime supporters and new faces in Memphis. Here's to continuing our mission with the help of US Food's regional team, our Tennessee Community Engagement Council, the Memphis Restaurant Association, and new Giving Kitchen supporters. Together, we are Giving Kitchen. We help food service workers.

🍔 When you support events like #BurgerBenefit you are making a big impact on the livelihood of food service workers experiencing a crisis. Your ticket purchase means more than just one day of fun and a delicious burger with friends — Your support lets MORE food service workers know about our mission and how Giving Kitchen can support them in times of crisis. Join us this Sunday at NFA Burger for a one-of-a-kind event where ticket holders choose their time slot, without knowing the chef who is cooking your burger. Trust us, they will all be delicious! View the full Chef line-up and snag your time slot https://bit.ly/3BaQF3E

Join us in filling the comments with love and gratitude for our founder, @jenhidingerkendrick as she takes the #WelcomeConference stage and vulnerably shares GK's origin story and guiding principles to help Giving Kitchen serve over 21,000 food service workers in crisis. 🤝 Together, we are Giving Kitchen. We help food service workers. 📌 Want to get involved with GK's mission? The best thing you can do is spread our mission to the next food service worker you encounter. Click the link below to see events near you and opportunities to spread our mission to food service workers so they know they are not alone when facing an unexpected crisis. https://bit.ly/3TwXvqq

💬 RESHARE this message if you are Dining With Gratitude this October! Restaurants and food service establishments across the United States are joining forces for Giving Kitchen's 2024 #DiningWithGratitude campaign, a month-long initiative dedicated to raising critical funds and awareness for food service workers in crisis. This campaign honors and celebrates those who serve us daily — from our favorite coffee shops and dining spots to school cafeterias and sporting arenas. "Food service workers have always been there for us, serving with smiles through good times and bad. Dining With Gratitude allows us to give back to them in a meaningful way. Your participation helps ensure that no food service worker has to face a crisis alone." — Giving Kitchen's Founder, Jen Hidinger-Kendrick Learn how you can participate and support DWG 👉 https://bit.ly/47jH4DP

📣 Attention, social workers! This Saturday, join Giving Kitchen's team and social workers from all over the country in a free virtual CEU course. Gain insights into the food service industry, discover how Giving Kitchen can support your patients in the food service industry, and hear real testimonies from our clients and fellow social workers who have utilized our services. Secure 3 CEUs approved by the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work (GSCGW), and be a part of our vision to meet each crisis with compassion and care. See you on September 14, 2024! Click the link below to register https://lnkd.in/eR6UWXir #GivingKitchen #FoodService #FoodServiceWorkers #FoodServiceIndustry #FoodandBeverage #Hospitality #SocialWorker #SocialServices #CEU #FreeCEU