INDUSTRY PARTNERS
We’re proud to partner with foodservice Makers who are elevating the art of food and drink and amplifying the voices of underserved groups across the industry.
SPROUTS CHEF TRAINING
Sprouts equips youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement.
Youth are paired with a chef mentor and case manager to develop the skills needed to secure and maintain a culinary job. Graduates use these entry-level jobs to kickstart culinary careers, pay for education, or pursue new industries.
LP O'Brien
LP O’Brien is a highly decorated and award-winning Afro-Boricua mixologist. Her dedication to education, innovation, and cultural integration through cocktail creations led her to establish LP Drinks.
LP was famously crowned the winner of Netflix's new television series, Drink Masters, and has been recognized by DISCUS, Global Bar 100 Industry People To Know, and the Dame Hall of Fame.
She is a proud co-owner of Siponey Spritz Co.™, the first B Corp-certified spirits-based canned cocktail company.
Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate
Created in response to escalating anti-Asian hate crimes and xenophobic attacks on the AAPI community across the country, Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate brings together Asian-American and Pacific Islander and ally chefs for a series of live and takeout events all benefitting AAPI non-profits.
