Thank you for your support
The work we do to accomplish our national mission and aid our members with their individual missions would not be possible without the generosity of so many partners and supporters. Our partners help us by offering discounts as Vendors to our members on their products and services, supply knowledge, resources, and support through Collaborative relationships, and of course provide direct support through Funding and in-kind donations to Catalyst Kitchens and our members.
Below you will find all of the supporters we count on to operate our network and keep it strong. If you are one of those partners, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support and belief in what we do. If you want to reach out and find out more about how you or your company can work with us, please email info@catalystkitchens.org.
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Our Vendor Partners
Vendor partners enhance and sustain the work of our members through discounted and free services and products offered to our members through their companies. Some of these partners are leaders in the culinary and hospitality world, and others comes to us as peer social enterprises, fellow nonprofits, or organizations that make running a nonprofit or a program just a bit easier. Collectively, our members represent hundreds of millions of dollars in purchasing power each year, and these partners help that budget stretch just a bit further.
Toast partners with Catalyst Kitchens members to put in place industry-leading systems to enhance enterprises and student training.
Unparalleled cooking solutions made accessible through PIE, the Partners In Education Program.
Mercer Cutlery offers their top of the line knife sets for half their retail cost, making a perfect student graduation gift.
Take your culinary training online with Rouxbe, an online culinary learning platform including instructional videos, assessments, and instructor interaction.
ServSafe offers food safe certifications such as a food handlers & manager assessment, recognized across the industry. Members receive 20% all products!
Bargreen Ellingson provides amazing discounts on equipment large and small, and anything you could need for your restaurant or kitchen.
Skechers offers their best corporate purchasing rate to members to provide students with their first pair of work shoes.
SRMax provides CK members with kitchen-safe non-slip work shoes at a discount.
CDN provides free thermometers for member organizations who submit annual outcomes reports plus a 50% discount on digital thermometers.
The need for nourishment lies at the core of every community, and since 1932, Oliver Packaging has been committed to this fundamental need.
Solutions for the Global Hospitality Industry
Professional Foodservice Equipment Manufacturer
New Avenues INK is a social enterprise specializing in screen printed and promotional items — such as shirts, totes, masks, and more. CK Members save 10% off.
Members saved thousands since 2018 on discounted pricing on coffee, beverage equipment, & paper products through the “We Proudly Serve” program.
Wholesale pricing on our gourmet pantry products and kitchen workspace solutions from a trusted partners and supporter of our work.
Join their workshop, Developing a JEDI Lens: Towards Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, at a member price. Makes a great add-on to any staff onboarding process!
Explore retirement services through a trusted partner that can save you money.
The Tax Experts, Ltd. specialize in work with nonprofits and 501c3 organizations, helping them maximize tax credits, conduct…
Workforce technology platform that partners with workforce development programs, employers, and community-based organizations to improve job placement and career navigation for individuals overcoming barriers to employment.
Discounted access for our Strategy Sprint and Executive Visioning services, along with practical training in SOP creation and Cost of Goods costing tools.
Our Collaborative Partners
Collaborative Partners contribute to the mission and program effectiveness of national network and our members. These include many leaders in the world of hospitality, justice, education, and nonprofit work. We are honored to overlap with their work and bring their amazing practices, resources, and expertise to our members nationwide.
Enriching lives and strengthening communities through the power of culinary education.
Together we can burn away mental health stigma within hospitality once and for all.
Best-in-class, multifunctional equipment for teaching kitchens through their Partners-in-Education Alliance.
Join the growing farm-to-institution movement to strengthen the health of your clients of all ages
The 5-month REDF Accelerator program equips social enterprise leaders with the skills and tools to grow their businesses.
Alternative, therapeutic, supportive community founded on the truth that every human being is precious and worthy of love regardless.
Emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources
Criminal Justice Reform & Workforce Opportunity,
Enhancing visibility and creating opportunities that prioritize people and planet over private profit.
Leadership development and coaching organization dedicated to helping mission-driven leaders in nonprofits thrive.
Non-profit mental health and wellness support group for people who work in food, beverage, and hospitality.
A youth development intermediary based in the Greater New Orleans area.
Practical leadership development programs for culinary training organizations, social enterprises, and nonprofit workforce teams
Hospitality Leadership and Professional Development for program graduates
National hiring partner providing nationwide employment and career advancement for program graduates.
Our Funder Partners
Our members pay dues that sustain the core costs of the network, but to put on great events, develop new resources and curriculums, and directly fund the work of our members, we count on our corporate, philantrhopic, and donor partners. Below are some of our major donors, who have helped sustain or work.
Jacques Pépin Foundation
The Jacques Pépin Foundation supports free culinary and life skills training, through community based organizations, that helps individuals detached from the workforce gain confidence, skills, and employment in food service. They are both a donor to Catalyst Kitchens and many of our individual member programs, and in have partnered with our network on many key events and initatives. We are proud to count them among our most dedicated and closest partners.
Toast.org
Toast, the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, awarded $1.25 million in grants from Toast.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, to nonprofit organizations striving to enrich the food experience for all by addressing critical issues in the food system. Toast.org is focused on creating a healthier, more sustainable and equitable world where people have enough nutritious and culturally relevant food to eat, where restaurant workers earn a living wage, where surplus food isn’t wasted, and where a diverse and inclusive restaurant community provides opportunity and generates impact.
RATIONAL
For the last three years, RATIONAL has supported Catalyst Kitchens and our members by sponsoring events and workshops for our network, including Train the Trainer, Building Better Kitchens, and our National Summits. Their consistent presence at network events helps inform our members, and their Partners in Education program has helped member operations save hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment purchases.
Villa Dolce Artisan Desserts
Since 2022, Villa Dolce has supported Catalyst Kitchens, our members, and our events. The company helps to market our cause and our mission through a unique co-branding partnership, raising money each quarter through the sales of special products to their clients, and helping those clients understand more about what we do. Additionally, they bring joy and a touch of luxury to all of our member events, proudly donating products like gelato, sorbet, and other desserts for our members to enjoy.
Itzkowich Family Foundation
Since 2024, the Itzkowich Family Foundation has supported Catalyst Kitchens and our members through funding for our professional development workshops, including Train-the-Trainer and our trauma-informed series, Building Better Kitchens. They support both the workshop costs and travel stipends for our nonprofit members.
Interested in becoming a funder partner to the Catalyst Kitchens network and our nationwide impact?
Please reach out today to fundraising@catalystkitchens.org.