Partnerships that expand possibilities
A generous network of corporations, foundations, and major donors support Hot Bread Kitchen by investing in our programming and amplifying our message and mission. Together, thanks to the resources they provide, we are creating greater economic opportunity and financial stability for women, gender-expansive people, immigrants, and people of color who are finding a career and a home in the New York City food industry. For more information on partnership possibilities, contact us at development@hotbreadkitchen.org.
Featured Supporters
We are grateful to our corporate and foundation supporters who are amplifying our impact through their generous financial and in-kind support. Without them, our progress would not be possible.
Accion Opportunity Fund Achelis & Bodman Foundation Adakin Capital Anna-Maria and Stephen The Barker Welfare Foundation Bank of America Brookfield Property Partners Capital One Foundation A Chance Fund, Inc. Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Consolidated Edison Company Compass Group Foundation Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Edward and Ellen Roche Relief Fund Falconwood Foundation Freygish Foundation Guild Education HAB Charitable Corporation Henry R Kavis Foundation
Hyde and Watson Foundation Jaideep and Rachel Khanna Foundation Jacques Pépin Foundation Kasirer King Arthur Baking Company L&M Development Partners Laura J. Niles Foundation Looking Out Foundation Lily Auchincloss Foundation Lynne Waxman Foundation Manton Foundation MAV Foundation May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc. Morgan Stanley MRI Software Foundation M&T Charitable Foundation MUFG New York Women’s Foundation OneRoot Foundation The Penobscot Fund The Ready Foundation
Scully Peretsman Foundation The Singleton Sir Kensingtons The SparkJoy Foundation State Bank of India Starry Night Fund Storyroot Sunshine Foundation Terrace Fund Tito's Handmade Vodka Tom Cat Bakery Truist Foundation Turner Construction Company Foundation UNFCU Foundation U.S. Bank VentureFuel West Side Community Fund Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Workforce Development Institute Wynn Resorts Zupon Family Foundation
In-Kind Supporters
Brooklyn Brewery
C2 Volmedia
DIG
Google
Great Jones
Haagen Dazs
JPMorgan Chase
King Arthur Baking Company
Kokomo24/7
San Pellegrino
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
TomCat Bakery
Vieille Ferme
Vineyard Brands
Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Ways to partner with Hot Bread Kitchen
Grants
Financial contributions power Hot Bread Kitchen’s programs. This essential support enables us to invest deeply into services that best support our members seeking economic mobility through careers in food.
Event sponsorship
Hot Bread Kitchen invites you to be a part of various sponsorship and marketing opportunities throughout the year. Sponsorship offers a way to showcase your commitment to economic mobility and demonstrate thought leadership in the workforce development, small business, and culinary industry.
Cause marketing
Collaborate with Hot Bread in developing creative consumer-focused campaigns that advance economic opportunity. Past cause marketing includes point-of-sale initiatives, co-branded merchandise, and event integration. Learn more.
Employee volunteering
Hot Bread Kitchen offers several ways to activate interested and compassionate colleagues. We invite you to join our various boards and committees, or apply your professional skills to advise our members as they forge their new careers in food. Learn more.
In-kind donations
Support Hot Bread Kitchen signature events with donated products, services, food, and beverages.
For information on partnership possibilities, contact us at development@hotbreadkitchen.org.
METLIFE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH FINANCIAL HEALTH
With MetLife Foundation’s support, Hot Bread Kitchen integrated financial coaching into our workforce program. Participating women entering their new careers in the food industry now receive personalized coaching as they work toward their financial goals, which for many include earning a paycheck for the first time. MetLife’s employee volunteers add additional value to the program, partnering with participants to hold mock interviews and provide advice and feedback to build confidence and competence in their job search skills.
CAUSE MARKETING USES PURCHASING POWER TO DRIVE NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Hot Bread Kitchen works with leading mission-minded brands to develop fundraising campaigns and promotions that connect consumers and potential supporters with our cause. Some recent campaigns include Negroni Week, Black Seed Bagels, DoorDash, DIG, Yelp, and The Goods Mart. Learn more about cause marketing.
