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Team Hidi 2025: What to Know Before You Go
Team Hidi 2025: What to Know Before You Go

We are so excited to be celebrating 13 years of Team Hidi with all of you! Please read on for details on what to know before the event. 

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadMarch 10, 2025
Ohio Chefs Compete for a Cause
Ohio Chefs Compete for a Cause

Chefs from Columbus, Ohio came together for a friendly competition, preparing dishes inspired by beers from Maumee Bay Brewing Company while raising funds for Giving Kitchen.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadMarch 6, 2025
Announcing the Amazing Restaurant Lineup for Team Hidi 2025
Announcing the Amazing Restaurant Lineup for Team Hidi 2025

Giving Kitchen is thrilled to announce the return of Team Hidi, the nonprofit’s signature tasting event, featuring an extraordinary lineup of 100 food and beverage partners.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadFebruary 12, 2025
A Heartfelt Thank You to Giving Kitchen from Sandra
A Heartfelt Thank You to Giving Kitchen from Sandra

Dr. Sandra shares a heartfelt thank you to Giving Kitchen’s team. “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.”

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Client StoriesLibby MasseyJanuary 14, 2025car accident, Injury, Stability Network
Tayler's Journey: A Fresh Start with Giving Kitchen
Tayler's Journey: A Fresh Start with Giving Kitchen

The challenges of 2024 led Tayler to a point where she had exhausted all her savings. Despite the adversity, Tayler’s resilient spirit remained unbroken. It was in May that she turned to Giving Kitchen for help with housing assistance.

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Client Stories, News & HappeningsLibby MasseyDecember 12, 2024Pastry Chef
"Why I Give" from Katie Bishop, National Advisory Council Member
"Why I Give" from Katie Bishop, National Advisory Council Member

Katie Bishop's journey with Giving Kitchen began with a simple yet powerful spark of inspiration. As a National Advisory Council Member, she shares why she gives to GK.

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Supporter StoriesLibby MasseyDecember 3, 2024
Giving Kitchen Responds to Unprecedented Hurricane Disasters with Compassion and Care
Giving Kitchen Responds to Unprecedented Hurricane Disasters with Compassion and Care

Since the storms landfall in September, Giving Kitchen has responded to a surge in Asks For Help amid the recent hurricane disasters — nearly four times the average volume.

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News & HappeningsLibby MasseyNovember 27, 2024Disaster Relief
North Carolina Bar Tap Helped During Recent Hurricanes
North Carolina Bar Tap Helped During Recent Hurricanes

Bar Tap shares her experience with substantial devastation to her town in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene in September.

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News & Happenings, Client StoriesLibby MasseyNovember 18, 2024Bar Tap, North Carolina
A Community's Embrace: Becca's Journey with Giving Kitchen
A Community's Embrace: Becca's Journey with Giving Kitchen

Struggling with grief and financial strain, Becca, a server with 5 years of industry experience, found herself falling behind on bills after the unexpected loss of her brother. Her boyfriend’s coworker, another server in the industry, told her about how she had received help from Giving Kitchen so she decided to reach out.

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Client StoriesLibby MasseyNovember 7, 2024Server
Welcome Nancy Oswald, Chair of the GK Board of Directors
Welcome Nancy Oswald, Chair of the GK Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy E. Oswald as the new Chair of our Board of Directors.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadNovember 1, 2024
Meeting an Unprecedented Need in the Southeast
Meeting an Unprecedented Need in the Southeast

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we are stepping up its efforts to provide critical support to food service workers in disaster-stricken areas. 

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadOctober 24, 2024
Epicurean's October Theatre Events to Benefit Giving Kitchen
Epicurean's October Theatre Events to Benefit Giving Kitchen

Every ticket sold to Epicurean's Theatre events this October will be a helping hand for food service workers

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News & Happenings, Supporter StoriesLibby MasseyOctober 4, 2024Dining With Gratitude
Remembering Bill Brewster
Remembering Bill Brewster

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, long-time supporter, and Giving Kitchen Board Chair, Bill Brewster.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadSeptember 27, 2024Board of Directors
2nd Annual Burger Benefit Brings a Crowd
2nd Annual Burger Benefit Brings a Crowd

This year's Burger Benefit, held on September 22nd at NFA Burger, saw an incredible turnout of over 1,100 attendees and raised over $65,000.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadSeptember 27, 2024Partnerships
Finding Relief and Hope: Bartender Mikele's Journey with Giving Kitchen
Finding Relief and Hope: Bartender Mikele's Journey with Giving Kitchen

While at work, Mikele sprained her foot, forcing her to take time off from her role as a bartender for bed rest.

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Client StoriesLibby MasseySeptember 26, 2024Bartender, Injury
KFC Foundation Supports Giving Kitchen as an Annual Corporate Partner
KFC Foundation Supports Giving Kitchen as an Annual Corporate Partner

KFC Foundation supports Giving Kitchen as an Annual Corporate Partner to expand the reach of their signature program, The Stability Network. The Stability Network connects food service workers to community resources and curated services.

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Supporter Stories, News & HappeningsLibby MasseySeptember 25, 2024Annual Corporate Partner
Cook Receives Financial Assistance after Mother's Death
Cook Receives Financial Assistance after Mother's Death

The compassionate support from Giving Kitchen came as a lifeline after Jamil tragically lost his mother.

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Client StoriesLibby MasseySeptember 4, 2024Cook, Fast Food
Giving Kitchen Announces Appointment of First-Ever CEO, Allison Padilla-Goodman  
Giving Kitchen Announces Appointment of First-Ever CEO, Allison Padilla-Goodman  

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Allison Padilla-Goodman as our first Chief Executive Officer.

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News & HappeningsLibby MasseyAugust 14, 2024
Highlighting GK's Summer Giving Champion
Highlighting GK's Summer Giving Champion

Helen Lao is an advocate for the restaurant industry, and her efforts on behalf of the Giving Kitchen have made her a beacon of support.

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Supporter StoriesLibby MasseyAugust 7, 2024Donors
Announcing Giving Kitchen's Dining With Gratitude Advisory Board and Committee
Announcing Giving Kitchen's Dining With Gratitude Advisory Board and Committee

We are thrilled to announce the members of Giving Kitchen’s Dining With Gratitude Advisory Board and Committee. As we gear up for the Dining With Gratitude campaign, these leaders will play a pivotal role in steering our efforts to support food service workers in crisis.

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News & HappeningsLibby MasseyJuly 29, 2024Dining With Gratitude
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