How we're supporting the next generation with the Giadzy Culinary Scholarship Fund.
Giving back has always been important to Giada. Among the many causes she holds near and dear to her heart is supporting young people and providing them the tools to live happy, healthy lives. That's why, in 2022, we founded the Giadzy Culinary Scholarship Fund at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) for young people pursuing their dreams of working in the culinary field. This year, for Giving Tuesday, we're dedicating part of the proceeds from our best-selling Sheet Pan Lasagna Box to the Fund.
Culinary education is a wonderful tool to help passionate young people gain their footing in a career that can take them literally anywhere. For many people, alternate education programs and vocational studies are a more comfortable fit than traditional academia, and hospitality and kitchen careers can be incredibly fulfilling and satisfying. For those who are creative and passionate about food, a culinary school degree can open doors to incredible opportunity.
The Giadzy Culinary Scholarship Fund ensures that passionate young people are able to access this life-changing education. Financial hardship should never stand in the way of following your dreams, so our Fund is designed to award "bridge-the-gap" funding for dedicated students who would otherwise not be able to complete their education. By the end of this year, we'll have awarded 8 scholarships. "Your belief in my potential and your generous support have not only lightened my financial burden but have also given me the motivation and confidence to pursue my dreams with unwavering determination," said one of our 2023 recipients.
As a student at the legendary cooking school Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and then as a young cook in L.A., Giada felt the pressure of working in the male-dominated culinary industry. Though things have been changing for the better, there are still too many barriers that keep people from marginalized backgrounds from pursuing a career in the kitchen. By helping give culinary students a solid foundation of education, resources, and skills before they step out into the working world, it’s Giada's dream that we can empower the next generation to make professional kitchens a welcoming environment for all.
For Giving Tuesday 2024, we're dedicating 10% of profits from sales of our best-selling Sheet Pan Lasagna Box to the Fund so we can continue to support talented young chefs-in-the-making. By giving these students the tools they need to complete their studies and drive a deeper appreciation for culture and health through food, you're helping build a better culinary future for us all.
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