Our Impact

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My encounter with your remarkable team came at one of the lowest and most difficult points in my life, and your intervention has been nothing short of life-saving for me and my young family.

– Sandra, Food Truck Owner

29,000

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS HELPED

Since Founding in 2013

$15mil

in financial assistance awarded

7.93k

months of rent provided to food service workers

4k+

children of clients avoided hunger

73.5%

of financial assistance clients avoid homelessness

$695k

in late fees avoided thanks to financial assistance

10.3

community resource referrals per stability network client

Our Commitment to Compassion & Care

Giving Kitchen is more than an organization; it is a movement built on the trust and unity of a dedicated community. As we look to the future, we are inspired by our past successes—and driven by the same principles that have guided us for over a decade.

With the support of donors, clients, and partners, we will continue to provide a lifeline for food service workers—ensuring that no one has to face hardship alone. Together, we create a more resilient and compassionate community.

Here to Serve

We recognize that the strength of our industry lies in its people, and by supporting each other, we build a community that thrives together. Our approach is rooted in the values of empathy, compassion, and reliability, and we are dedicated to the well-being of food service workers who often face unique challenges and uncertainties.

Our client services team has a combined 65 years of experience in health and human services. And every full-time employee of Giving Kitchen employees has worked in the food service industry at some point in their career.

Heatmap of clients served by Giving Kitchen across all 50 states

Across the Nation

Giving Kitchen started by helping just one client in Atlanta and has grown to serve thousands across the nation, including all 50 states and Washington D.C.

Supporters can trust that their contributions are making a meaningful difference, as we maintain the highest standards of accountability and resource management. Clients can rely on us for timely and effective support, knowing that we are steadfast in our mission to be a reliable source of assistance for our industry’s most vulnerable members.

Over a Decade of Trust

For more than ten years, Giving Kitchen has been a vital resource for food service workers in need.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a nationally recognized and James Beard awarded organization, known for our unwavering commitment to those who serve us every day.

We have been consistently ranked as a four-star organization by Charity Navigator, the nation’s most trusted charity evaluator.