This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Bon Appétit Management Company is proud to partner with the Queer Food Foundation (QFF), an organization committed to working across the food system to build a more inclusive, equitable food industry.
QFF’s mission is to be a nationwide resource and platform for LGBTQIA+ people in food, connecting workers at every level, from farmworkers and gardeners to sommeliers, brewers, media professionals, and waitstaff to promote, protect, and fund queer food spaces. Their Queer Food Directory is a public resource for industry professionals to connect around the world, and they seek to create opportunities for networking, employment, and community building at large.
Beyond providing a platform for advocacy and networking, QFF partners with organizations to host collaborative, engaging events with their network of queer chefs and food industry workers. In partnership with the James Beard Foundation, they host the Queer All Year initiative, a series of virtual educational panels designed to highlight LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations year-round, encouraging ongoing partnerships rather than short-term collaborations limited to Pride Month.
QFF also seeks to directly support LGBTQ+ folks through financial aid initiatives and nationwide donation drives. They provide emergency funds to food spaces that have experienced hate crimes, and work to combat food insecurity by stocking community fridges and organizing food drives across the country.
Throughout Pride Month, guests are invited to explore featured recipes from the QFF team like Tamarind Kelp Noodle Salad by plant-based chef Jae Camino and Chocolate Banana Nut Bread by QFF Executive Director and Co-Founder Vanessa Parish, who is also featured in an insightful interview about the organizations’ work and vision. Bon Appétit is honored to partner with the Queer Food Foundation to amplify queer voices and support their mission in building a more inclusive food future.
Image Alt Text: Illustration of two farmers holding fresh vegetables, with bold colorful shapes symbolizing community and agriculture.