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National Food Service Worker Day

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Collage of photos posted on social media for National Food Service Worker Day
Taco tasting at Team Hidi

2 out of 3

people in the United States have worked in food service.

 

This is a day for them. For you. For all of us.

Celebrate with us on September 25

Food service workers keep our communities running. They create experiences, build connections, and show up every day to serve others, often behind the scenes. From cooks and dishwashers to servers, bartenders, bar taps, cashiers, catering managers, and food service teams everywhere, these are the people who power one of the country’s most essential industries.

This is an industry that builds careers, families, friendships, and communities, and it deserves national recognition. On Friday, September 25, Giving Kitchen invites the nation to come together for National Food Service Worker Day, a day dedicated entirely to celebrating and honoring food service workers across the country.

 

An example selfie of GK founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, a caterer and GK CEO Allison Padilla-Goodman

Celebrate With Our NEW Filter!

Use Giving Kitchen’s Official National Food Service Worker Day Celebration Filter to create a photo or video, rally your team, and give a little love to the people who make every shift, plate, and guest experience possible.

Need a caption? Use our suggested copy to help spread the gratitude.

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How to Celebrate

Mark your social calendar for September 25! Tell your social team, or remind yourself to post, use Giving Kitchen’s Official National Food Service Worker Day Celebration Filter, capture a photo or video, and help fill the social feeds with gratitude.

Share your celebration post on Instagram or LinkedIn using #FSWDay and tag @GivingKitchen so we can reshare.

And, when you dine out, take a moment to thank a food service worker in person!

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My early experience in the restaurant industry helped shape my appreciation for hard work, teamwork, and service, and it taught me lessons that still guide me today. I’m thrilled to celebrate food service workers, especially across Inspire’s brands – Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC – who strengthen the communities they serve. And thank you to Giving Kitchen for this chance to celebrate and for all the support and hope you foster every day.

Share Your Team Photo

Group team photo of restaurant staff at Grey's Diner Grey's Diner in Charlotte, NC
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This National Food Service Day, I’m grateful for the people who make this work so meaningful. We’re a ‘we’ organization, and every cook, dishwasher, server, baker, manager, and teammate brings their talent and heart to what we do. Thank you for all you do to care for our guests and one another!

Food Service Worker Day in the News

Giving Kitchen founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick and CEO Allison Padilla-Goodman pose with the team from Your 3rd Spot at Team Hidi

About Giving Kitchen

Giving Kitchen (GK) is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources. Their goal is to create a food service community in which crises are met with compassion and care. Giving Kitchen is a James Beard Humanitarian of the Year award winner and Fast Company’s 2022 Brands That Matter. Since its inception, GK has served over 40,000 food service workers and awarded over $18 million in financial assistance.

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