The Mission
At Chefs Feeding Kids, our mission is to Feed, Educate, Train, and Employ. We combat childhood food insecurity by providing nutritious meals and fostering healthy eating habits. Through collaborative efforts with communities, chefs, and partners, we aim to empower food-insecure children and young adults, including those within the autism community, by offering access to nutritious, affordable meals and equipping them with culinary skills. Our goal is to not only alleviate hunger but also pave the way for a brighter future by creating career pathways and opportunities, ensuring these individuals have the foundation for sustained well-being and success.
Feed
- CFK is committed to supporting food-insecure kids and families by providing monthly meals through their network of National Chef Ambassadors.
- Collaborating with local organizations that share the same mission ensures efficient distribution and outreach to those in need.
Educate
- Sharing tips on healthy eating habits alongside meal distribution is crucial to promoting long-term well-being.
- Providing easy-to-follow recipes on the website is a practical way to empower people with the knowledge and skills to prepare nutritious meals at home.
Train
- Offering culinary training opportunities to kids and adults in need at the CFK Culinary Center is a fantastic way to help them gain valuable skills.
- Partnering with culinary kitchens nationwide expands the reach of training programs, increasing access to career opportunities in the food service industry.
Employ
- By feeding, educating, and training individuals, CFK is not only addressing immediate hunger but also creating a pathway to independence and employment in the food service industry.
- This approach has the potential to benefit the culinary industry by providing it with a well-trained and enthusiastic workforce.
The Opportunity
An Unmet Need: The latest estimates suggest that about 13 million children in the U.S are hungry. This means that 1 in 5 children are currently living in food-insecure households. Simultaneously, the restaurant industry is looking for the next generation of food service professionals to take the industry well into the 21st century.
The Solution
CFKCC will offer hands-on culinary classes to children, through partnering with local non-profit organizations like the YMCA, Junior League, and Autism Speaks. These classes will be sponsored and paid for by donations to CFK.
The Company
Chefs Feeding Kids (“CFK”) is the inspired collaboration between Chefs Glenn Cybulski and Billy Manzo. These men met and competed at the Citta Di Napoli Pizza Competition in Naples, Italy during 2007 and 2008. Once back in the States, the former competitors formed Chefs Feeding Kids 501c3 (“CFK”) in 2009. CFK soon started plans to open Chefs Feeding Kids Culinary Center (“CFKCC”), a brick and mortar facility, with Chef Glenn Cybulski heading up the initiative and becoming the Executive Director.