Celebrating Jacques’ 90th Birthday Nationwide
Jacques Pépin will be turning 90 years old on December 18, 2025. In honor of this momentous occasion, professional chefs, culinary personalities, and home cooks across the country will host 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
Ways We're Celebrating Together
Chef and Restaurant Benefit Dinners
Top chefs and restaurants across the country are coming together to host 90 celebration dinners, with proceeds supporting the Jacques Pépin Foundation and its mission to empower communities through culinary education.
In-Home Dinner Parties
Families and friends nationwide are gathering for in-home celebrations, inspired by Jacques' recipes, to share festive meals while supporting the Foundation’s work.
Virtual Celebrations
Our community is connecting online through live-streamed events on social media and other platforms, raising awareness and support for the Jacques Pépin Foundation.
Get Involved
- Sponsorship Opportunities
For sponsorship opportunities, please email Marissa Ain at marissa@jp.foundation.
- Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please email Juliana Pesavento at juliana@middlenamecommunications.com.
- General Inquiries
For general inquiries, please email events@jp.foundation.
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