Giving Kitchen is a James Beard Award-winning nonprofit organization that offers vital support to food service workers encountering a crisis. financial assistance helps cover basic living expenses during times of crisis, such as housing (rent or mortgage) and utilities such as power, water, and gas for:
Since 2013, Giving Kitchen has served over 16,000 individuals across America’s food service industry and provided over $11 million in direct financial assistance. In 2023, Giving Kitchen served over 5,000 food service workers in 46 states and provided over $3.5 million in direct financial assistance through our multilingual call center.
Giving Kitchen’s support goes beyond financial aid, providing community resources to help food service workers. In partnership with local community organizations and independent providers, Giving Kitchen offers free or low-cost resources to over 800 Stability Network resources to support the mental, physical, and financial well-being of food service workers.
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