WHY
OUR MISSION
At Giving Kitchen, we’re more than just a safety net; we’re a community built on compassion, action, and impact.
We’re here for food service workers when they need help the most, and we create pathways for people to get involved to make a real difference in their lives.
Our Guiding Principles
We are a food service community meeting crisis with compassion and care. Our mission is to provide emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.
Empathy
Understanding and responding to unanticipated crises in the food service community
Generosity
Compassion and care beyond expectation
Community
Transcending boundaries, our community is built through caring and the connection to service of others
Precision
The right resources, at the right time, in the right amount, to the right people
Trust
Stewardship and governance that honors our mission and those we serve
Gratitude
Appreciation for the opportunity to serve our community
OUR IMPACT
Behind each of Giving Kitchen’s impact numbers is a food service worker who fell on difficult times. Your support of Giving Kitchen ensures they receive the resources they need to get back on their feet. None of this is possible without you.
+29K
food service workers served
$15M
in financial assistance awarded
+70%
of financial assistance recipients are prevented from experiencing homelessness
71%
of financial assistance clients are prevented from experiencing food insecurity
+180
languages supported by our call center
13%
improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms among clients
65+
combined years of experience among our team of case managers
2
children in the average client household
STORIES
Hear from the people that we’ve helped and the supporters who have made it possible.
Awards & Recognition
Giving Kitchen is proud to be locally and nationally recognized for our impact on the food service community. From industry accolades to humanitarian awards, these honors reflect the dedication of our team, donors, and volunteers in supporting food service workers in crisis.
