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Chicago's Philanthropic Chefs Unite to Support No Kid Hungry Non-Profit

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Taste of the Nation fundraising tasting event in Chicago is on June 26, with a lineup of 50 of the region's best and most generous chefs...

Bob Benenson

6 days ago4 min read

Upcoming: Dinners with Purpose at Tulip Tree Gardens, Mick Klug Farm

FARM DINNERS l It's almost farm dinner season in Chicagoland. Tickets are on sale for two delicious — and purpose-driven —dinners, one each in Illinois and Michigan

Bob Benenson

May 103 min read

Five Non-Profits Share in $50,000 from Chicago Chefs Cook Fundraiser

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The crowd that filled Chicago Chefs Cook's 3/26 tasting fundraiser proved the event was a success. Now we know with numbers just how successful..

Bob Benenson

Apr 282 min read

Chicago Chefs Cook Raised Big Bucks for Causes at Superb Event

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook is a non-profit that has staged a series of tasting events to raise money for charities. Their 3/26 event was exemplary...

Bob Benenson

Mar 302 min read

Reminder: Chicago Chefs Cook's Multi-Charity Event is Next Week

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l A touchstone for Chicago's philanthropic culinary community, Chicago Chefs Cook presents its latest amazing tasting event & fundraiser on 3/26...

Bob Benenson

Mar 172 min read

Chicago Chefs Cook's March 26 Tasting Event to Aid Five Charities

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook holds tasting events with top chefs to raise funds for philanthropic causes. One of its biggest annual events is on March 26

Bob Benenson

Mar 12 min read

Frontera Farmer Foundation Grant Applications Open Through March 5

FARMS AND FARMERS l Frontera Farmer Fondation, founded by Chef Rick Bayless, has given nearly $4 million in grants since 2003. Applications for 2026 grants are open

Bob Benenson

Feb 202 min read

The Evolved Network Teams With Cafe Yaya on December 13 Dinner

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Evolved Network—a Chicago non-profit that lifts up unprivileged youths through food learning—is teaming with Cafe Yaya on a Dec. 13 dinner

Bob Benenson

Dec 1, 20251 min read

Chicago Chefs Cook New Campaign Seeks to Boost Restaurant Traffic

RESTAURANT BUSINESS l Restaurants face an array of existential challenges. The Chicago Chefs Cook non-profit aims to help by persuading diners to eat out often...

Bob Benenson

Nov 17, 20252 min read

The Evolved Network's Eat and Evolve Event is Coming Right Up

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Eat and Evolve, the chef-driven fundraiser to support The Evolved Network non-profit, is on Nov 3. Learn more about this visionary non-profit...

Bob Benenson

Oct 17, 20251 min read