Common Table won a $15,000 grant in December from the Chef Jacques Pepin Foundation to go towards operating expenses. The Foundation also will provide custom-embroidered aprons for Common Table’s students, and access to its robust library of videos and recipes.

Executive Chef Makeda freeman Woods said the program was “thrilled to be welcomed into the Jacques Pepin Foundation family with this gift and access to resources. This will make a tangible difference in our efforts to equip underemployed and  unemployed individuals to thrive in the culinary arts industry.”

Congratulations!