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"Good food makes my heart smile!" says General Manager, Gerri-Lynn
"Good food makes my heart smile!" says General Manager, Gerri-Lynn

After being involved in a 5-car accident, Gerri-Lynn asked for help from Giving Kitchen. She broke her sternum and foot, had a collapsed lung, and required therapy 5 days a week to heal from her injuries. After missing a few weeks of work, she asked for help from Giving Kitchen.

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Client StoriesLibby MasseyJuly 17, 2024Injury, car accident, General Manager
Sophia's Story: North Carolina Food Truck Owner's Road to Recovery
Sophia's Story: North Carolina Food Truck Owner's Road to Recovery

Owning her own food truck business has allowed her to introduce an authentic Caribbean farm-to-table style of cuisine to the Charlotte Community. Following an injury at one of her food truck’s events, she asked for help from Giving Kitchen to support her mentally and financially.

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Client StoriesLibby MasseyJune 27, 2024North Carolina, Food Truck Operator, Injury
Chefs Collaborative on Ossabaw Island
Chefs Collaborative on Ossabaw Island

Recapping Giving Kitchen’s Team Hidi Auction Lot on Ossabaw Island. Imagine a pristine barrier island for your closest friends accompanied by a talented team of naturalists, chefs, bartenders, artists and musicians.

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News & HappeningsLibby MasseyJune 27, 2024Team Hidi, GK Team
Giving Kitchen Celebrates at JBFA 2024
Giving Kitchen Celebrates at JBFA 2024
News & HappeningsLibby MasseyJune 11, 2024
Live Like a Local: An Unforgettable NYC Journey supporting Giving Kitchen.
Live Like a Local: An Unforgettable NYC Journey supporting Giving Kitchen.

This Team Hidi 2023 Auction lot redemption was meticulously crafted to offer a taste of NYC like never before, spearheaded by our visionary founder, Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, and supported by dedicated NYC hosts Jamie Hyder and Caroline Hatchett.

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News & HappeningsLibby MasseyMay 14, 2024Team Hidi, Leadership
A Chance to Exhale: Alvin's Journey of Hope and Healing
A Chance to Exhale: Alvin's Journey of Hope and Healing

Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer just a month after embarking on a new journey as a restaurant manager, Alvin faced not only a health crisis, but also the loss of his job.

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Client StoriesTaylor OlmsteadMay 10, 2024Chef, Georgia, illness
8 Chefs. 8 Courses. 1 Amazing Night for Giving Kitchen.
8 Chefs. 8 Courses. 1 Amazing Night for Giving Kitchen.

The Charlotte community came together in a remarkable show of support aimed at raising critical funds to food service workers facing hardships.

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News & HappeningsLibby MasseyMay 7, 2024North Carolina
Second Annual Tennessee Tasting 2024 Created Local Impact
Second Annual Tennessee Tasting 2024 Created Local Impact

Giving Kitchen's Tennessee Tasting 2024 event, celebrated its momentous third year of supporting food service workers in the remarkable state of Tennessee.

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News & HappeningsLibby MasseyMay 7, 2024Tennessee, Tennessee Tasting
Compassion in our industry: Telsheda's Story of Community Support
Compassion in our industry: Telsheda's Story of Community Support

With six children at home, all under the age of three, Telsheda was unable to work, and needed financial support to keep her family afloat

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Client StoriesLibby MasseyApril 22, 2024Injury, illness, cashier, Server
Let's taco 'bout supporting food service workers in March!
Let's taco 'bout supporting food service workers in March!

Bartaco’s recent #bartacosecret creation raised over $60,000 to helps local food service workers in crisis.

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News & Happenings, Goods that GiveTaylor OlmsteadApril 18, 2024Goods That Give, Partnerships, Dining With Gratitude
Nira's Story: A Journey of Community and Compassion
Nira's Story: A Journey of Community and Compassion

"I can’t even believe something like this exists. I feel so blessed that The Giving Kitchen always had/has my back, and the backs of all service industry workers."

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Client StoriesLibby MasseyApril 8, 2024Tennessee, Bartender, Server, Injury
Parleaux Beer Lab Gives Back After Team Member Receives Assistance
Parleaux Beer Lab Gives Back After Team Member Receives Assistance

Giving Kitchen holds a very special place with Parleaux as the organization supported our own team member, and loved front of house staffer, Wesley when he was out with a serious medical condition.

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Client StoriesLibby MasseyApril 3, 2024Louisiana, Brewery, Bar Tap, Front of house
Team Hidi 2024 Was a Home Run
Team Hidi 2024 Was a Home Run

Thank you to the 1,370 guests, 213 volunteers, and 98 food & beverage partners who made Team Hidi 2014 the biggest fundraiser in the history of Giving Kitchen.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadMarch 19, 2024Team Hidi
Getting Cam Back on His Feet
Getting Cam Back on His Feet

“Giving Kitchen is the one thing that helped me get through that. Not only get through that, but be able to put my mind in a place where my family needed me to be.”

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Client StoriesTaylor OlmsteadMarch 16, 2024Server, Injury, Georgia
What To Know Before Attending Team Hidi 2024
What To Know Before Attending Team Hidi 2024

We are so excited to be celebrating 12 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 6, 2024Team Hidi
Chef Regains Her Hearing After Life-Threatening Head Injury
Chef Regains Her Hearing After Life-Threatening Head Injury

Without Giving Kitchen’s help, chef Isabelle would have been forced to work during a time when healing was her main priority.

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Client StoriesTaylor OlmsteadFebruary 15, 2024Chef, Injury, California
WSB-TV Atlanta: New Georgia mental health awareness program serving up education, resources in restaurants and bars
WSB-TV Atlanta: New Georgia mental health awareness program serving up education, resources in restaurants and bars

The “86 the stigma” campaign is part of a larger effort to spread awareness of the 988 Lifeline, a mental health crisis hotline for Americans in need.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadJanuary 31, 2024In The Media, Mental Health, Partnerships, Georgia
Offering Free Medical Appointments in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Offering Free Medical Appointments in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Giving Kitchen is partnering with The Community Free Clinic in Concord, NC, to provide one day of free medical appointments for food service workers residing in Cabarrus County, NC.

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News & HappeningsGuest UserJanuary 26, 2024Pop-Up Doc, North Carolina
80+ Atlanta Restaurants Joining us at Team Hidi 2024
80+ Atlanta Restaurants Joining us at Team Hidi 2024

We are excited to announce a lineup of 80 exquisite restaurants that will be participating in this year's Team Hidi tasting event, happening at Truist Park on March 17.

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News & HappeningsTaylor OlmsteadJanuary 16, 2024Team Hidi, Georgia
Dine Nashville Restaurants Support Giving Kitchen in February 2024
Dine Nashville Restaurants Support Giving Kitchen in February 2024

The Nashville Convention and Visitor’s Center is hosting Dine Nashville for the third year in a row, and Giving Kitchen is one of the beneficiaries of this delicious month-long celebration!

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News & HappeningsGuest UserJanuary 10, 2024Tennessee, Partnerships
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