Joey's Food Fight

Joey's Food Fight Hey, I'm Chef Joey! Join me as I teach & cook for kids in orphanages worldwide.👨🏻‍🍳🫶🌎 Hey, I'm Chef Joel Edward Morelli, but my friends call me Joey!

I've always been passionate about cooking and giving back to the community. With a background in Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts, I've spent years in the restaurant industry, working in some successful places. But my heart lies in making a difference in the lives of children in need. That's why I founded Joey’s Food Fight, where we empower and educate kids in orphanages worldwide by teachi

ng them valuable culinary and life skills. It's amazing to see these young ones grow into confident individuals, all while having a blast! I'm a firm believer that learning should be fun, and that's exactly how we approach our mission. At Joey’s Food Fight, we blend education with entertainment, making the cooking experience enjoyable for the kids we work with. In addition to running Joey’s Food Fight, I'm also a board member for “Stand Up for Kids Chicago,” where I provide food to teen shelters three times a week. My heart is in every dish I create, whether it's for these shelters or my little chefs at the orphanages. My latest adventure took me to 'Hope House Orphanage' in Cambodia, where I raised funds to build a kitchen and teach the staff and kids how to prepare delicious meals on a budget. It was a rewarding experience, and I'm already planning my next mission! I believe in leading by example, and that's why I strive to create a better future for children everywhere. My goal is to visit a different orphanage in a different country each year, empowering these kids to continue cooking and supporting them throughout their journey. Join me on this incredible culinary journey! Let's cook for a cause and make a positive impact together. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can create a better tomorrow for these amazing kids.

06/04/2026

I'm mad! It’s not comfortable, tensions are high, and it's not safe.
But hungry people are still hungry… so we keep fighting.

Joey's (f***ing) Food Fight

06/02/2026

250 people fed today.
No politics.
No meetings.
No excuses.

Just showing up, feeding people, and putting love on a plate.
That’s Joey’s Food Fight.

05/26/2026

❤️ Join us at Max’s Deli on May 30 from 9 AM–Noon as Rosie, Lyla, and Bonnie host a special Mitzvah Project fundraiser!

Stop by, grab a milkshake, and help support a great cause while cheering on these amazing young women as they make a difference.

05/25/2026

🥤❤️ Sip for a Cause at Max’s! ❤️🥤

Join us on Friday, May 30 from 9:00 AM–Noon at Max’s Deli in Highland Park as Rosie, Lyla, and Bonnie take over the milkshake station for a special Mitzvah Project!

Stop by, grab a delicious milkshake, and help support a great cause while encouraging three amazing young women making a difference in our community.

Come thirsty. Come hungry. Come support!

📍 Max’s Deli – Highland Park
📅 May 30
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon

05/19/2026

🥤💙 Two awesome girls, one sweet mitzvah project.

Come support Hope House while enjoying milkshakes, grilled cheese, soup, and good vibes at Max’s Deli on May 30th!

Making milkshakes. Making a difference. 🙌 See less

05/18/2026

A mitzvah project with a purpose. ❤️

These amazing young ladies are partnering with Joey’s Food Fight to support Hope House Orphanage in Cambodia — helping bring hope, care, and support to children across the world.

This is what it’s all about: community, compassion, and using your gifts to make a difference.

Stop by, support the cause, and be part of something bigger.

Check out Max's Deli on CBS Chicago!
05/16/2026

Check out Max's Deli on CBS Chicago!

Stop by a local favorite, Max's Deli in Highland Park. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

05/14/2026

Skipped the grocery store—on purpose. If we’re spending money, it’s going straight into the neighborhood… and straight into feeding kids. That’s how we do it.

05/12/2026

What was supposed to be a chill trip… wasn’t 😅
Still showed up. Still fed people.

That’s what we do.

04/17/2026

gobble gobble stew - part 2

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