Find your Program
- Already in a crisis? Apply for emergency relief
WHO WE SERVE
Our programs welcome all kinds of culinary entrepreneurs, ranging from brick-and-mortar restaurants to pop-up permits.
- Restaurants
Full-service, fast-casual, and counter-service dining.
- Food Trucks
Mobile operations and street food businesses.
- Bakeries
Retail bakeries, home bakers, and wholesale producers.
- Caterers
Event catering, meal prep, and corporate food service.
- Pop-Ups & Markets
Temporary, seasonal, and market-based food businesses.
- Aspiring Owners
Culinary students and professionals launching a business.
Tailor Your Needs
Every culinary venture is unique and operates at its own pace, so our programs are tailored to your specific needs rather than generic solutions.
Just Starting Out Fresh
You have the concept. Now you need the business foundations: financials, systems, and a network that understands the culinary industry.
- Grant Readiness
- Culinary Business Network
- Business Development Training
Stabilizing & Growing
You are open and operating but need to tighten operations, reach more customers, and access capital to scale your culinary business.
- Cultural Awareness Campaigns
- Grant Readiness
- Culinary Business Network
Navigating A Crisis
Something unexpected happened, like a fire, equipment failure, vandalism, or a natural disaster. You need fast help with no red tape.
- National Emergency Relief Fund
- Contact Our Team
6 programs.
1 mission.
Each program closes a specific gap facing culinary entrepreneurs.
Now that we have clean financials, my business has been applying for small business grants. I couldn't have done this without the Foundation.
01
- A 24/7 digital hub
CULINARY BUSINESSES Network
Training, peer connections, funding opportunities, and policy updates.
- Join the Network
02
- Financial Readiness Training
60% Pledge Program
Grant readiness, bookkeeping, capital preparedness, and personal wealth development.
- Map My Funding
03
- Hands-on training
Business Development Training
Live and virtual training in accounting, HR, operations, and marketing.
- Book a Session
04
- Real-world experience
Workforce Development Program
Experiential learning, paid internships, and job placements for culinary and hospitality students.
- Fund My Future
05
- Your story, amplified
Cultural Awareness Campaigns
Market research and targeted marketing to amplify your story and drive real revenue growth.
- Tell Your Story
06
- Invest in students
Student Scholarship Fund
Financial support and real-world industry experience for culinary and hospitality students.
- Launch My Career
Get Started
If you need emergency assistance today or want to establish a strong financial foundation for the next decade, please contact FTSF for guidance at info@feedthesoulfou.org, and we will respond within three business days.
300+ Business & Students Impacted Since 2020
Over the last five years, the organization has evolved into a national support system for restaurateurs, chefs, caterers, food truck owners, hospitality students, and aspiring culinary entrepreneurs. In 2025, that work reached new heights.
$1.9 provided in cultural awareness initiatives to culinary businesses across the nation.
Provided over $100,000 in-person business training and support to 300+ businesses and students.
Provided over $85,000 for scholarships to high school culinary programs, HBCU's, and HSI's.
Provided over $2.8 million in financial and business development support and resources.
Two days of connection, learning, and opportunity built for culinary business owners. CBN members get early access to tickets before general registration opens.