Celebrating Jacques’ 90th Birthday Nationwide
Jacques Pépin turned 90 years old on December 18, 2025. In honor of this momentous occasion, professional chefs, culinary personalities, and home cooks across the country hosted dinners and events to support the Jacques Pépin Foundation.
Our Goals
- Preserve
- Help us protect and expand Jacques Pépin’s incredible legacy by ensuring that his approach to food and community continues to inspire future generations
- Promote
- Join us in raising awareness about the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s work so that more people can benefit from the programs we offer
- Expand
- Together, we can expand JPF’s Grant Program to support more Community Kitchens nationwide, equipping individuals with skills for the culinary world and daily life
- Connect
- Support us in connecting local culinary leaders and Community Kitchens for hands-on learning and mentorship to make a lasting impact
- Inspire
- Inspire families and friends to create community at their tables, expanding food literacy and strengthening connections through the joy of cooking together
- Fund
- Help us create a JPF Curriculum and educational resources for teaching kitchens, along with free curated cooking videos in our online community to empower people through food education
Learn More
- Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please email Juliana Pesavento at juliana@middlenamecommunications.com.
- General Inquiries
For general inquiries, please email events@jp.foundation.
