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Demera's Sept. 18 Evening of Hope is Chef's Commitment to Her Homeland

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chef Tigist Reda's homeland — the war-torn Ethiopian province of Tigray — has major health care needs... and she gives support with a fundraiser

Bob Benenson

Sep 10, 20252 min read

Leading Chicago Chefs Rally to IMPACT Culinary Learning's Benefit

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l An Oct. 19 fundraiser for a Chicago cooking school supporting underprivileged youths will draw on the talents of 11 leading culinary artists...

Bob Benenson

Sep 7, 20252 min read

Pilot Light Annual Gala on Nov. 7 Mixes Virtue With Food Fantasy

FOOD EDUCATION l Pilot Light, Chicago's chef-driven food education non-profit, has scheduled its annual Feed Your Mind Gala for Nov. 7 with cool new wrinkles...

Bob Benenson

Aug 10, 20252 min read

Chef-Philanthropist Reed to Open New Luella's on August 6

CHEFS l After 10 successful years on dinner service, Chicago Chef- Philanthropist Darnell Reed is opening a new location for his Luella's Southern Kitchen...

Bob Benenson

Jul 28, 20255 min read

Three Chicago-Area Food Events Create One Virtuous Circle

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Local Food Forum has written often about the generosity of Chicago's culinary community. Sometimes this generosity creates a virtuous circle...

Bob Benenson

Jul 17, 20253 min read

Frontera Farmer Foundation Extends Two-Decade Legacy with New Cohort

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Frontera Farmer Foundation, founded in 2003 by Chef Rick Bayless, has helped hundreds of farmers with a total of more than $3 million in grants...

Bob Benenson

Jul 13, 20254 min read

Youth Mental Health Gets Spotlight at Evolved Network Dinner Event

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Evolved Network non-profit and suburban Prairie Grass Cafe are partnering on a fundraising dinner that is focused on youth mental health...

Bob Benenson

Jun 29, 20252 min read