about

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation was established in 2002, and is the realization of Chef Emeril's dream to improve the quality of young people's lives. His continuous efforts to support and be actively involved with children's charities allows him the opportunity to not only raise funds for his Foundation, but to create partnerships that help others with their own charitable endeavors. The Foundation combines the energy and passion of Chef Emeril, along with that of his many friends and partners, in order to have greater impact on the communities where Emeril's restaurants operate, and to benefit the charitable recipients it supports.

Through innovative partnerships, programs and special events, along with support from corporate and individual donations, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation embraces a unique opportunity to grant funds to children's organizations that have a culinary and/or educational component, and to eventually enrich the lives of many young people through the creative art of cooking so that they may look towards a future of creativity, opportunity and hope.

Chef Emeril personally contributes his time, passion, and resource to the Foundation, and is able to directly reach the hearts and minds of young people through participating in Foundation sponsored outreach programs, special projects and signature Foundation events.

Based on the core values of the hospitality business - education, mentorship, passion, creativity, self-discipline, and pride - the Foundation will leave a legacy for future chefs to be inspired for years to come.

We look forward to cultivating and strengthening a diverse network of partners, supporters and donors, and would be honored to have you join us on this journey, so that we can together help encourage a better future for our youth.