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Mission

The Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund is a program of Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

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OUR MISSION

To Uplift the Lives of Latino Youth through Food

AREAS OF IMPACT
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CULINARY ARTS EDUCATION

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HUMAN SERVICES

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Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Since 2016, the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship has been empowering Latino youth through culinary education, mentorship, and industry experience with the goal of diversifying kitchen leadership for future generations.

To date, the program has awarded 25 culinary arts scholarships valued at $1.6 million!

Sustaining Partners Make a Difference!

About

ABOUT US

 

Aarón Sánchez, Founder

Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author and philanthropist. He is a judge on FOX’s culinary competition series MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, chef/owner of several restaurants in the US, founder of the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, and board member for Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Aarón grew up in the restaurant business and is passionate about preserving his family’s legacy through food and encouraging diversity in the kitchen. 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Killian, Director

Jennifer Killian is a passionate professional with over two decades of non-profit leadership, fundraising, and project management experience. She's responsible for identifying critical funding that supports Chef Aarón Sánchez's philanthropic initiatives, including management of the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund.

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Address

3801 Canal Street, Suite 300

New Orleans, LA 70119

Phone

(504) 913-5980

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