elBulli Foundation advances creativity and innovation in gastronomy by exploring how knowledge, research, and technology can shape the future of food. Through its work in documentation, education, and experimentation, it preserves culinary heritage while equipping the next generation to push the boundaries of the field.Read More…

The Street Food Institute leverages food as a catalyst for connection, economic opportunity, and workforce development. With the launch of the Barelas Community Kitchen in New Mexico, they are expanding efforts to empower food entrepreneurs and build stronger, more resilient communities.Read More…

Makani fosters women’s empowerment and social change in Beirut’s Burj Al-Barajneh refugee camp. Through Sawaaed, women develop the skills to launch food microenterprises—building sustainable incomes, strengthening community resilience, and revitalizing the local food ecosystem.Read More…

Emma’s Torch empowers refugees and asylees through paid culinary training in its cafes and catering businesses, helping them build meaningful careers in the food industry. With locations in NYC and DC, the organization is expanding its impact with a new and improved Silver Spring site in the DC region.Read More…

The Latino Economic Development Center advances economic mobility across the Washington DC region by helping families build lasting financial security. Through the Flourish Collective – in partnership with the Eva Longoria Foundation – and the Food Impact Fund, they are fueling food entrepreneurs, generating living-wage jobs, and strengthening the fabric of local communities.Read More…