Food service establishments across the country, from neighborhood spots to national brands, joined Giving Kitchen in celebrating the teams that keep hospitality moving.
September 25, 2025 marked the inaugural year of Giving Kitchen, leading a nationwide campaign to spotlight and thank the people behind the pass, the bar, and the counter — the hard-working individuals who make dining out so memorable.
Nearly two-thirds of people in the U.S. have worked in food service at some point.
A food service worker reaches out to Giving Kitchen for help every 28 minutes.
Giving Kitchen has provided over $16 million in emergency assistance, and provided over 100,000 Stability Network resources to help prevent eviction, hunger, and homelessness when a food service worker experiences a crisis.
National Food Service Worker Day is more than a one-day thank you — it’s a call to action to dine with gratitude, raise awareness about Giving Kitchen, and ensure no worker faces a crisis alone.
🚨 LAST CALL FOR #FSWDay CELEBRATIONS! Did you thank a food service worker today? 💙
🍴 Tell us how you celebrated in the comments below ⬇️
Send your favorite restaurant a `Thank You` DM.
Today + every day = we honor them 🙌
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Last we I was able to serve along side some epic talent southboundfoodfest with genabculinaryworks here my post honoring National Foodservice Workers Day! #fswday
✨ Happy National Food Service Workers Day! ✨
Today we celebrate the hardworking, passionate, and dedicated people who bring flavor, culture, and heart to every meal. 💜
At Kamayan, we’re proud of our incredible team who makes every day here crazy, funny, worthwhile. They’re all our #bebes and we love them all to bits.
Thank you for your hustle and teamwork, and love for hospitality and service!
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#KamayanATL #givingkitchen #FSWDay #NationalFoodServiceWorkersDay #kamayan #FilipinoFood #teamkamayan #weloveatl #atl #womeninfood
givingkitchen It’s National Food Service Worker Day! A huge shout out to the incredible people in the food service industry who feed us and provide spaces to gather with family and friends .
Next time you visit your favorite spot, remember to show your appreciation for the hard work that goes into every delicious meal.
#FSWday #givingkitchen #supportfoodserviceworkers #atlrestaurant #foodies
Happy National Food Service Worker Day 🎊
We know if you`re seeing this that your life has been enriched by a food service worker somewhere!! Ours are daily 🥰
Those of us doing the chopping, grilling, washing, pouring, wiping, shaking, blending, counting, mopping, and learning, thru all weathers, emotions, times of the day and months of the year are glad to be in the trenches together with each other and with our fellow #atlantarestaurant peeps! 🧑🤝🧑👭👬👫
#FSWDay
Happy National Food Service Worker Day! ❤️
Today we celebrate our incredible Mary Mac’s team and all the hardworking food service workers who keep Atlanta fed and cared for every single day. 🥰
We’re proud to join givingkitchen for #FSWday as part of Dining With Gratitude… honoring the heart, hustle, and hospitality that make days like today possible. 😁 #marymacstearoom
While we’re wrapping up the day, food service workers are gearing up for dinner service—enjoying a family meal, chopping, cooking, and setting the stage for another busy night.
Let’s celebrate their dedication, skill, and passion on #FSWDay! 💙
Share your photos, tag your team, and show some love for the people who keep every meal running smoothly.
They deserve to be celebrated today and every day.
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Today is National Food Service Worker Day, and we want to take a moment to shine a light on the true heart of the Dunwoody Restaurant Group — our incredible staff. ❤️
From the bar to the kitchen, from the servers to the hosts, and every person behind the scenes, each of you is integral to making our restaurants run. You’re more than a team — you’re family. The passion, dedication, and care you bring every single day is what creates the welcoming spaces and memorable experiences our guests love.
We are endlessly grateful for all that you do, and today (and every day), we celebrate YOU. 🍽️🍻
#DunwoodyRestaurantGroup #NationalFoodServiceWorkerDay #OurStaffOurFamily #Grateful #HospitalityHeroes #FSWday
Today, on National Food Service Workers Day, we’re proud to recognize the hardworking SAGE Team Members behind every meal her at Hockaday! From early mornings and busy lunch rushes to dinners and special events, their care, creativity, and dedication not only keep our communities nourished but also leave a lasting impression on everyone they serve. We admire the passion they bring to their work each day.
Thank you for all that you do! #FSWDay #FoodServiceHeroes #sagediningservices sagediningservices
🥢✨today hits close to home, it’s #nationalfoodserviceworkersday🍽️ , thanks to givingkitchen , and I can’t help but think back to where it all started for me..
Back in 2007 after graduating college and getting into a really bad car accident, I ended up moving back home to the #chicago suburbs..I thought I’d just pick up a part-time gig serving and bartending at #stircrazy . What I didn’t realize then was how much this restaurant and its employees would end up shaping my life!
It’s where I’ve met lifelong friends and colleagues (like rianna_hospitality_recruiter_ , who 18 years later would help recruit me into my current role with sourceonehospitality 🖤✨). These past couple of years have been full of full-circle moments, reconnecting with so many of my old “Stir Crazies”…maybe it’s even time for another reunion!?👀🤷♀️
So today..and always I’m proud to honor this part of my life story! And to every Food Service Worker, past, present, and future…THANK YOUUU! You’re hard-work, heart, and hustle truly is the backbone of this industry!
#fswday #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitylife #hospitalityjobs #fullcirclemoments #crazyfamily
The lunch rush may be done, but we are celebrating YOU 👏 all 👏 day 👏 long! Our food service workers keep our operations moving, and we want to see your smiles, your teams, and your proud moments.
📸 Share your photos and stories with us!
Use #FSWDay to join the celebration and honor Giving Kitchen`s National Food Service Worker Day.
Let’s fill the feed with gratitude, joy, and appreciation for the people who keep us fed every single day. 💙
👉 Visit foodserviceworkerday.com
to learn more! #FSWDay
Did you know today is National Food Service Worker Day?
Did you know 2 out of every 3 Americans have worked in food service ? This picture is from when I was making pizzas!
Over 15 million Americans make their living in the food service industry.
So today, take time to say thank you to those that made your coffee this morning, will hand you lunch today, or make you feel cared for next time you eat out.
Food service workers, we thank you and appreciate you for what you do for us every day!
#FSWday. #givingkitchen. #gratitude.e
Food service workers are a part of life’s most ordinary and extraordinary moments, whether it’s remembering a daily coffee order or helping to make sure a birthday celebration is unforgettable.
On Semptember 25th, social feeds filled with photos old and new, virtual thank-you notes were sent, and team shout-outs were acknowledged. From group selfies in kitchens to family meals shared after service, the collective message was clear: we see you, we appreciate you, and we’ve got your back.
Thank you for celebrating food service workers with us!
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Look back at special videos from Proof of the Pudding, Will Guidara of Unreasonable Hospitality, and 200+ supporters who took the time to thank our industry members.
National Food Service Worker Day may come once a year, but the impact of gratitude lasts all year long. Here’s how you can keep supporting food-service workers every day:
Say thank you—and mean it. A genuine acknowledgment can brighten someone’s entire shift.
Tip generously. It’s a small act that creates a huge ripple of appreciation.
Support restaurants that support their teams. Dine out at participating Giving Kitchen’s Dining With Gratitude locations.
Share kindness online. Post about great service where you shared Giving Kitchen’s mission and tag @GivingKitchen to help spread awareness.
Educate and advocate. Encourage your favorite restaurants to share Giving Kitchen’s resources with their staff.
Every meal, every shift, every interaction is a chance to make someone feel valued — because gratitude, like good food, should be served daily.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, and celebrated with us for National Food Service Worker Day 2025. Let’s do it again in 2026!
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