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 teaching 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.

10/01/2026

You don’t have to agree with everything somebody says. You don’t have to disagree with everything either. Have dinner. Have a conversation. Listen. Make up your own mind.

It’s okay if you do. And it’s okay if you don’t. That’s kinda the point.

09/30/2026

When Jackie calls, I say yes. It’s that simple.

For the past three years, I’ve been blessed to cook for the people at the Lawson House. BBQ brisket, spaghetti, whatever they need—I cook. This is my second job, but it’s my favorite job. I’m a chef. I speak through food. Food is my love language.

And to everyone who donates to Joey’s Food Fight—you make this possible. You can see exactly where your money goes, and together we get to feed people who need it.

Blessed beyond belief. And grateful to be a small part of it.

09/29/2026

Sugar, sugar… sounds sweet, right?

But there’s another side to the story. Cheap labor. Families trying to survive on $8 a day. Kids dealing with poverty most of us can’t imagine.

I can’t fix all of that. But I CAN show up, cook some food, feed some kids, and hopefully put a few smiles on some faces.

That’s Joey’s Food Fight. One meal at a time.

09/24/2026

250 KIDS. LET’S GO!

This is Joey’s Food Fight. A whole lotta cooking, a little chaos, a ton of laughs and a bunch of kids getting some GOOD food.

This is why I’m here. Feed kids. Have fun. Make a difference.

09/22/2026

Pasta a la Babs! Thanks for the recipe, Mom!

W**e, chicken broth and even some crazy yellow watermelon. Because apparently that’s how we’re cooking today.

Let’s eat!

We had a great time on WGN TV Spotlight Chicago talking about Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and how we do the holidays at M...
09/17/2026

We had a great time on WGN TV Spotlight Chicago talking about Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and how we do the holidays at Max's Deli!

From brisket and matzo ball soup to all the traditional favorites, we know these meals are about more than food — they’re about family, tradition, and getting everybody around the table.

Thanks to WGN for having us on! Check out the segment below, and if you still need your holiday meal, give us a call at Max's Deli.

A New York-style Jewish Deli serving great food in Highland Park! Max’s Deli offers a great family atmosphere and traditional Jewish Deli food. Joey Morelli joins us with more. 191 Skokie Va…

Here's your chance to do something that actually matters.Tap Follow.Share a post.Tell a friend.That's it.Those simple ac...
09/17/2026

Here's your chance to do something that actually matters.

Tap Follow.
Share a post.
Tell a friend.

That's it.

Those simple actions help us feed more people, create more opportunities, and spread a little more hope wherever we go.
Come be part of Joey's Food Fight.
👉 www.JoeysFoodFight.com

Okay people, this is serious. Max's Deli has been nominated for WGN Radio’s Best Deli.I’ve eaten enough pastrami in my l...
09/16/2026

Okay people, this is serious. Max's Deli has been nominated for WGN Radio’s Best Deli.

I’ve eaten enough pastrami in my life to prepare for this moment. Now I need you to do your part.

Vote for Max’s. Tell your friends. Tell your mother. Tell the guy who always orders turkey at a deli that he needs to rethink his life choices.

LET’S WIN THIS THING.

https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-very-own-eats/wgn-radios-best-delis-tournament-2026/

Shana Tova! 🍎🍯Rosh Hashanah is a chance to look back, be grateful, make things right, and start again.Here’s to a sweet ...
09/11/2026

Shana Tova! 🍎🍯

Rosh Hashanah is a chance to look back, be grateful, make things right, and start again.

Here’s to a sweet New Year filled with good health, good food, good people, and a whole lot more kindness. And maybe this is finally the year I get my s**t together.
No promises.

Wishing everyone celebrating a happy and healthy New Year. ❤️
Shana Tova from Joey’s Food Fight!

Had a blast sitting down with John Williams on WGN Radio and talking about all things Max's Deli! We got into what makes...
09/11/2026

Had a blast sitting down with John Williams on WGN Radio and talking about all things Max's Deli! We got into what makes Max’s different from the other delis around town, why having a real chef in the kitchen matters, and of course, Joey’s Food Fight and why that mission means so much to me.

We also talked FOOD — and everything we’ve got cooking at Max’s for the upcoming Jewish holidays. If you haven’t checked out what we’re doing at Max’s lately, come hungry!

Segment 1: Tom Hainlin, National Investment Strategist with U.S. Bank, joins John to talk about AI market volatility, if he thinks there is an AI bubble, and the importance of AI diversificati…

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