Southern Smoke Foundation

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Southern Smoke Foundation (SSF) is a James Beard Foundation Impact Award-winning nonprofit that supports members of the food and beverage industry in crisis nationwide through emergency relief funding and access to mental health services.

The word is out 🔥 The nation's best culinary talent is headed to Houston on Saturday, October 3!When we released the lin...
06/10/2026

The word is out 🔥 The nation's best culinary talent is headed to Houston on Saturday, October 3!

When we released the line-up for Southern Smoke Fest 2026, our chef family couldn't help but share the love. Swipe to see why over 80 of the nation's top chefs, pitmasters and beverage pros can't wait to be under the smoke at Houston's Discovery Green.

Check out the full roster and grab your tickets here 🎫 bit.ly/ssf26

06/05/2026

WOW, that was fast! ⚠️ Lexus VIP passes for Southern Smoke Festival 2026 are 75% SOLD OUT! If you're hoping to get your hands on this elite festival experience, now's the time to act.

Don't miss your chance for:
🔸 Early entry to ALL the food, drinks and live music you can handle
🔸 Opportunities for gifts and prizes
🔸 Access to the exclusive (and air-conditioned) Lexus VIP area inside The Grove. We're talking premium wines, luxe bites, and dedicated bars from some of the best!

Above all, your ticket backs our mission to support food and beverage workers when they need it most.

A huge Southern Smoke shout out to Lexus, Northside Lexus, Westside Lexus, Lexus Clear Lake, and Lexus Southwest Houston for helping us take care of our own for over 10 years now!

RUN, don't walk! Tap here to secure your pass before they're gone 🎫 bit.ly/ssf26

06/03/2026

From one F+B worker to another: Southern Smoke Foundation’s Behind You Program has your back.

No-cost counseling with no judgment and no catch. co-owner Ashley Ramirez shares her story, and how it all works.

If you’re a food and beverage worker in California, or any of the 12 states listed on our website, apply today at southernsmoke.org.

Over 80 chefs and bartenders, one day packed with flavor, and one essential mission that ties us all together.The 2026 S...
06/02/2026

Over 80 chefs and bartenders, one day packed with flavor, and one essential mission that ties us all together.

The 2026 Southern Smoke Fest lineup is here, and it's our biggest roster yet!

From sea to shining sea, from top pitmasters to farm-to-table icons to the vanguards of fine dining, these A-list chefs are headed to Houston's Discovery Green on October 3 🔥

Tickets are live NOW 👉 bit.ly/ssf26

Snag yours now to secure limitless bites, unrivaled pours, live music and more, and help us provide a safety net for our food + beverage family 🎫

It's been an impactful month at SSF—here are a few of our favorite May moments!📸 Swipe to see how we’ve been traveling, ...
05/30/2026

It's been an impactful month at SSF—here are a few of our favorite May moments!

📸 Swipe to see how we’ve been traveling, connecting, and showing up for the F+B industry this month.

Nashville, TN📍Teamed up with OpenTable for an incredible, one-night omakase at Kase x Noko before hosting an industry lunch at Noko Nashville to connect with the local community about our emergency resources and the Behind You mental health program.

Atlanta, GA📍Touched down at St Cecilia for an afternoon of good food and conversation. With the help of our partners at SEVENROOMS, SSF Chief Mission Officer Catarina Bill shared the real-world impact of our programs and mapped out what’s ahead for the ATL community.

Chicago, IL📍Catarina took the stage at Utility 2026 to moderate a panel on how to lead and manage stress in uncertain times. What an honor to talk strategy at one of the industry's biggest trade events!

June, here we come ☀️

People in high-sensory jobs often connect more through doing than talking. In partnership with The George Washington Uni...
05/28/2026

People in high-sensory jobs often connect more through doing than talking. In partnership with The George Washington University, Virginia food and beverage workers who qualify can access both art therapy and talk therapy at no cost through the Behind You program.

Behind You provides access to 20 no-cost counseling sessions in CA, FL, IL, LA, ME, MA, MI, NY, SC, TN, TX, VA, and D.C. Those who live outside of the service states can apply for financial assistance to support mental health care needs through our Emergency Relief Fund.

Apply at southernsmoke.org.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, our community is showing up in a big way. A huge industry thank you to these partner...
05/22/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, our community is showing up in a big way. A huge industry thank you to these partners helping provide access to no-cost counseling sessions for F+B workers across the country!

🍺 Through May 26, Drink Louie Louie is donating a portion of all website sales to our Behind You program, and matching proceeds from every can sold during May at NightBloom Bar + Bacchanal Wine in NOLA. Stock up on their no-hangover cannabis seltzer at drinklouielouie.com!

🍺 Aftershift IPA is back! Athletic Brewing Company is donating $50K in profits this month to SSF. Snag this collab with culinary legends Chris Cosentino, Chris Shepherd, David Chang, Ashley Christensen and Sarah Grueneberg at athleticbrewing.com.

🍺 As always, 10% of sales from our collaborative Behind You lager with Roadhouse Brewing Co. go directly toward supporting hospitality workers in crisis, and for the month of May, Jackson Hole Distributing is matching an additional 10%! Find it year-round at Texas spots like Houston Flying Saucer, Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar and Franklin Barbecue, or catch it throughout Jackson Hole all month long.

05/22/2026

Your mental health matters. Bob Bennet of Zingerman's Roadhouse addresses the barriers to therapy and how the Behind You program can help.

Learn more about access to free counseling for Michigan F+B workers at southernsmoke.org. Apply today.

California’s hottest chefs and top-tier wineries are bringing the heat back to Napa this summer!🔥🍷Come sip with us at th...
05/20/2026

California’s hottest chefs and top-tier wineries are bringing the heat back to Napa this summer!🔥🍷

Come sip with us at the third annual Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation event at Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead for an unforgettable night of flames, flavor, and world-class wines in support of the people who keep our industry alive.

There's no party like a Napa party! Expect a live band, cocktail activations, and a silent auction plus ALL the good vibes.

Grab your ticket before they're gone! 🎫 https://bit.ly/napa-ssf-26

05/17/2026

No insurance. No cost. No catch. Access to free, evidence-based mental health counseling for Florida F+B workers is here. Apply at southernsmoke.org.

Our partners at the Florida Institute of Technology are ready to help. Shout out to Dan, one of Florida Tech's training clinicians, for explaining how Southern Smoke Foundation’s Behind You program works!

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2500 Summer Street, #3113
Houston, TX
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