Announcing Giving Kitchen's Dining With Gratitude Advisory Board and Committee
We are thrilled to announce the members of Giving Kitchen’s Dining With Gratitude Advisory Board and Committee. As we gear up for the Dining With Gratitude campaign, these leaders will play a pivotal role in steering our efforts to support food service workers in crisis.
Meet the 2024 Dining With Gratitude Advisory Board
Our Dining With Gratitude Advisory Board is made up of passionate leaders in the food service industry who share our commitment to helping food service workers in need:
Brandon Coleman III
Chief Executive Officer, Cotton Patch Cafe
Steve Gibson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Talent Served
Eric Knott
Chief Executive Officer, Tiki’s Tacos
George McKerrow
Chief Executive Officer, Ted’s Montana Grill
John Metz
CEO, Executive Chef and Co-founder, Marlow’s Tavern
Andrew Zimmern
GK Board Member
Dana Zukofsky
Director and Practice leader of retail, franchise and hospitality, Aprio
Introducing our 2024 Dining With Gratitude Committee
In addition to our Advisory Board, we have an esteemed Dining With Gratitude Committee, tasked with ensuring the success of our fundraising endeavors throughout the campaign.
Jamie Hyder, Actor and GK Board Member
Bo Kamensky, Deloitte
Lauren Kuzminsky, Main Sail Hotels
Nikke Landa, Think Wits
Dennis Malcolm Bryan, Ale Sharpton, Allways Open Creative Solutions, LLC
Ellen Peacock, Marketing & Partnerships Strategist
Alex Perry, Vestige Restaurant
Shawn Walchef, Cali BBQ Media
Christopher Aiken, Inspiration Kitchens
Nathan Amick, US Foods
Ryan Bee, US Foods
Katie Bishop, Yalla PR and GK GA CEC Member
Chris Chamberlain, Food Writer
Sam Corley IV, Foodies of Nashville
John Dingfelder, Vice Kitchen
Seth Herman, Bev Strategy
Anita Hsu, Lazy Betty, Sweet Auburn BBQ, Gezzo's
Why Their Support Matters
“Our industry champions numerous causes, but Dining With Gratitude is our opportunity to demonstrate our support for the food service community nationwide. Together we can change the lives of those in our industry for the better.”
This statement speaks to the heart of our mission. Both our Advisory Board and Committee are more than just names; they are advocates for a cause that affects the very backbone of the food service industry. Their expertise and dedication to our mission provide a foundation upon which we can build a stronger, more supportive food service community where each crisis is met with compassion and care.
About GK’s 2024 Dine-Out Fundraising Campaign
Our Dining With Gratitude campaign runs throughout the month of October. We invite Food and Beverage operators and suppliers from across the nation to join us in raising vital awareness and funds. This campaign directly supports Giving Kitchen’s mission of helping food service workers who find themselves experiencing a crisis.
We provide turn-key tools that can be seamlessly incorporated at each stage of your fundraising efforts. These tools include:
Planning and Creation: Comprehensive guides on organizing your fundraising event or campaign.
Training and Implementation: Practical training sessions to prepare your team.
Gratitude Communication Assets: Resources to express thanks and drive diner support and employee engagement.
Our collaboration doesn’t end there. We provide educational materials designed to empower your staff. It is essential that food service workers nationwide know how Giving Kitchen can support them if they, a colleague, or another food service worker face an unexpected crisis.
How You Can Help
Join us in our mission:
Participate: Get your restaurant or food service establishment involved in 2024 Dining With Gratitude. Host an event or campaign that raises awareness and funds.
Sponsor: Financially support the campaign to help broaden its reach and impact.
Together, we are Giving Kitchen. We help food service workers.
Let's make this October a month of hope, support, and community. Your participation can make all the difference to food service workers in your community.