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Provides emergency assistance to food service workers via financial support & community resources.

02/24/2026

For more than 20 years, Ari, a server from Phoenix, has dedicated his life to the restaurant industry—taking pride in delivering memorable dining experiences and supporting his family through the work he loves.

Last November, everything changed. A devastating motorcycle accident left Ari with multiple fractures, a surgically replaced clavicle, and months of physical therapy ahead. Unable to work, he faced not only a long physical recovery, but the financial uncertainty that so many food service workers experience in times of crisis.

While Ari’s family and friends stepped in to help, Giving Kitchen provided critical financial assistance that helped cover his rent and utilities—relieving the burden on both Ari and his loved ones and allowing him to focus fully on healing.

“I support my family financially, and the assistance provided by Giving Kitchen not only took pressure and weight off my shoulders but also helped relieve the stress of my entire family. My parents and other relatives are not wealthy, so while so many of my loved ones stepped up and offered help, the financial support offered by Giving Kitchen helped prevent numerous people I care deeply for from going through savings on my behalf.”

Today, Ari is making incredible progress and remains determined to return to the career he’s passionate about. He credits Giving Kitchen with making an overwhelming situation manageable and giving him the stability he needed during one of the most difficult chapters of his life.

Read Ari’s full story and see how Giving Kitchen provides life-changing assistance to food service workers in crisis. Link in bio.

02/19/2026

👋 Our Stability Network team got to visit one of our amazing Clinic Comps partners—Healing Bridge Clinic in Peachtree City, GA!

Through Giving Kitchen’s Clinic Comps program, food service workers can get free initial appointments with trusted providers like Healing Bridge. From physical exams and vaccinations to prescription refills, mental health support, and specialist referrals, Clinic Comps helps remove barriers to essential care. 💙🧡

Food service workers: fill out an Ask For Help form to schedule your free appointment today! https://bit.ly/3JK5yLH

📸 Pictured: Mike Conaway, Executive Director, and Kat Muncher, Clinic Coordinator.

02/19/2026

🚨 Not your average auction. This is

These culinary trips? You won’t find them anywhere else — and you definitely can’t replicate them.
These dinners? Not open to the public.
These experiences? Only part of Team Hidi 2026.

And VIP tickets? 👀 Almost. Sold. Out.

Text the group chat. Rally your crew. Go in together and bid BIG.
Every dollar supports food service workers who need us most.

https://bit.ly/3Ovkh2j

02/17/2026

✨ As if February 17 didn’t already have enough to celebrate… ✨
From Lunar New Year to Fat Tuesday, today is full of joy—and we’re adding one more reason to cheer.

Today, we’re humbled to share a big GK milestone: $17,000,000 in financial assistance awarded to food service workers facing crisis. 🎉

Because behind every celebration is you—the caterers turning moments into memories, the bartenders and servers who make toasts possible, the cooks and dishwashers keeping the line moving, the food truck crews, and the school cafeteria teams who nourish our kids every day. You make community happen.

This milestone belongs to you—and to the partners, donors, volunteers, and GK staff who believe in a future where a crisis doesn’t end a career in food service.

Together, we are Giving Kitchen. We help food service workers.
https://bit.ly/4nFcsEf

02/17/2026

“Things are starting to get better—something that wouldn’t have happened without Giving Kitchen's support.”

Joseph was building momentum in the kitchen when a sudden illness changed his life overnight. After months in the hospital and losing his income, he was left facing recovery without knowing how he’d keep a roof over his head.

That’s when he found Giving Kitchen.

With emergency rent and utility assistance—and steady guidance from his case manager—Joseph was able to focus on healing and navigating the long disability process. Today, he’s recovering and wants other food service workers to know: asking for help can be the first step toward stability.

Read Joseph’s full story and see how community support makes a difference. https://bit.ly/4qBhNNf

02/14/2026

💕A little over one month until we’re at Truist Park for the most unforgettable night of food, community, and impact. 💕

Are you Quality Time, Acts of Service, Words of Affirmation, Receiving Gifts, or Physical Touch? Tell us which one you are in the comments, and tag your 2026 crew. 👇 👇 👇

https://givingkitchen.org/events/team-hidi-2026/

02/12/2026

Supporting Giving Kitchen means showing up for the people who show up for us every day. 💚

Yacht Rock R***e has believed in this mission since the very first Team Hidi — because they’ve seen the impact firsthand. As former restaurant owners, they know how life-changing Giving Kitchen’s support can be, stepping in at critical moments and creating ripple effects throughout Atlanta’s food service community.

Now they’re returning for their 11th time on the Team Hidi stage, bringing the smooth yacht rock soundtrack to our biggest celebration yet — and helping expand Giving Kitchen’s reach even further in 2026.

🎟️ Get your tickets and be part of that impact.
Your support helps provide stability, hope, and real help when it’s needed most — plus incredible food and an unforgettable night along the way.

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02/11/2026

This is what community looks like. 💚

brings together nearly 100 Food & Beverage partners to celebrate the hospitality industry and support restaurant workers in crisis. Join Giving Kitchen on March 15th at Truist Park for an unforgettable experience featuring amazing food and drinks, live music, and a cause that supports the hard-working food service workers in our communities. We can’t wait to see you at Truist Park on Sunday, March 15th!

👉 Comment ‘Team Hidi’ to view the full Food & Beverage lineup

02/10/2026

This is what community looks like. 💚

brings together nearly 100 Food & Beverage partners to celebrate the hospitality industry and support restaurant workers in crisis. Join Giving Kitchen at Truist Park for an unforgettable experience featuring amazing food and drinks, live music, and a cause that supports the hard-working food service workers in our communities.

We can't wait to see you at Truist Park on Sunday, March 15th!

👉 View the full Food and Beverage lineup https://bit.ly/3O7CFOG

02/10/2026

The food & beverage industry thrives when we show up for each other — and Team Hidi 2026, fueled by , is a celebration of that community.

We’re so grateful for and our long-time supporters, who together have consistently shown up for the people powering our restaurants, bars, and neighborhood spots. Their dedication ensures that when someone in our industry needs help, the community is there to lift them up.

The Food & Beverage lineup is almost here — nearly 100 incredible supporters coming together: local favorites, Michelin-level talent, and partners who believe in supporting Giving Kitchen's mission to help food service workers in crisis.

📅 March 15, 2026
🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/45Jmq04
✨ Tastemaker & Grand Slam VIP experiences

Stay tuned — this lineup is going to be 🔥

02/07/2026

🎙️ Before you hit play on Giving Kitchen's episode of Jeff & Jamie Feed 🎙️

We want to pause and share our deep gratitude for Supperland and the Charlotte community for their incredible support during the fall Charlotte Family Meal fundraiser. Because of you, local food service workers were able to receive critical assistance during times of crisis.

This episode—featuring Jen Hidinger-Kendrick of Giving Kitchen—dives into why the hospitality industry is so unique, how community support makes a real difference, and how moments like the Charlotte Family Meal help sustain the people who serve us every day.

🎧 Listen in to hear how compassion, community, and care come together—and thank you, Charlotte, for being such a powerful example of that impact to help our own.

https://bit.ly/4ayRF0E

02/05/2026

In January, food service workers across the country did something incredibly brave: 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑.

Because of that courage, Giving Kitchen reached incredible milestones last month: we awarded our $17 millionth dollar in financial assistance, supported our 37,000th client, and connected our 27,000th client to stability through our Stability Network—a powerful reminder that Asking For Help creates real impact.

To every server, bartender, manager, line cook, and chef who trusted us with your story: thank you. Asking For Help is an act of strength, and your bravery made stability possible for you and your family. Together, we are Giving Kitchen. We help food service workers.

https://bit.ly/4nFcsEf

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http://www.givingkitchen.org/

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