Salem's Root Awarded $10K National Jacques Pépin Foundation Grant

SALEM, MA — Salem's Root was one of eight culinary organizations nationwide to be awarded a $10,000 Jacques Pépin Foundation grant in support of its mission to help young adults create pathways to independence through food service training and employment.

Root will use the grant to support culinary training and employment programs, including certification in financial literacy, assistance with housing and attaining driver's licenses, and additional culinary skills training.

Root will also receive JPF branded aprons for their students and a group membership to the Foundation.

"Root is proud to receive a grant from the Jacques Pépin Foundation to support our Culinary Training and Employment Program and is grateful for their continued partnership in our mission to help young adults create a pathway to independence through food service training and employment," said Faith Emerson, Director of Development and Communications at Root.
“Together we are feeding opportunity and community."

"In addition to providing critical meals for seniors, families, and children experiencing food insecurity, Root is committed to local community health improvements, nutrition and health education," said Rollie Wesen, Executive Director of the JPF. They have deep connections with local farms, with the goal of improving the local food ecosystem overall. We're proud to support this impressive program and provide tools they need to empower those with barriers to employment."

In addition to Root, Summer 2024 JPF Grants were awarded to Paul's Place (Baltimore, MD), Arc Broward (Sunrise, FL), Project Feast (Kent, WA), Manna on Main Street (Lansdale, PA), Silver Fork (Chicago, IL), Sonoma Family Meal (Petaluma, CA), and Work Options (Denver, CO).