Ignite a Legacy of Opportunity

Become the founding funder of the New York Kitchen Scholarship Program. Your gift removes financial barriers and opens doors to careers in food, beverage, and hospitality through hands-on training and professional certifications—empowering individuals, strengthening families, and fueling our regional economy.

Elevate Voices, Spark Change

Champion DEI Over Wine — an immersive series that pairs powerful conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion with thoughtfully crafted beverages. Your support transforms dialogue into action, creating space for connection, reflection, and meaningful progress — one sip at a time.

Empower Through Experience

Sponsor a hands-on experience for one of our incredible community partners, like the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, Center for Youth, EnCompass Resources for Learning, & Expeditions of Empowerment.

Open Young Eyes to New Possibilities

Send an entire middle school class from Monroe, Ontario, Yates, or Wayne County on an unforgettable field trip to New York Kitchen. Your support sparks curiosity, cultivates learning, and plants the seeds for future passions.

Foster Independence Through Food

Sponsor a Cooking Basics class for adults with autism. Your gift provides vital skills, like food safety, knife handling, and meal prep, which empower participants with confidence, independence, and joy in the kitchen. 

Give a Young Chef a Summer to Remember

Provide a deserving child with a full week at Junior Chef Summer Camp. Your donation helps build kitchen skills, friendships, and lasting memories that nourish a lifetime of learning.