The Neighborhood Cooking Foundation
http://www.neighborhoodcooking.org
How do you come together and share a resource?
A group of twenty-plus volunteers gather once a month, under the direction of Chef John Platt to prepare hearty & balanced meals that are delivered to six homeless shelters in the Seattle and Eastside areas. This project is run entirely on donations and volunteer efforts.
How would your group use the award money?
The monetary award would be used for the long-term sustenance of the program. Chef John Platt is a very talented person in that he can look at the variety of foods that are donationed and turn them into hearty and balanced meals for the homeless. Nothing goes to waste!
stephen guy
more chefs need to do this.
Sally and Tim Davidson
FABULOUS! We have helped John with the Homeless cooking project for several years…love doing it for the community! John and Paul are true gifts to society!
Orpheus
I think this is truly amazing and restores my faith in humanity a little
wanda stoner
Wonderful thing to bring to our world at this time and age!
Susan Weber
Right now, there are so many people who are relying on our local shelters for help. What a great way to come together as a group and give back to our community. This is an excellent example!
Susan Poole
This man is doing so much good for the community. He needs to be recognized! He is an inspiration to all..
Imagine, if other professionals in various walks of life were inspired by Chef John’s contribution, what wonders could be done for those less fortunate.
Marti Kellogg
So many foundations help a single group or shelter. This wonderful organization serves so many! I have heard they now feed in excess of 400 people, and not just plain fare, but top restaurant quality wholesome food. Well done!
Claudia Ulrich-Sturmat
This is truly inspirational! My neighbors have been helping John by volunteering once a month and have really enjoyed both the experience & giving back to the community. I’m hoping to join the volunteering efforts soon! Thanks to John for helping others and for hopefully helping start a fantastic trend with other chefs and citizens in the area. Well done!
wanda stoner
All I can say, is ” Praise The Lord “, for people Like him & All those beautiful Volunteers, putting forth, such Marvelous, efforts, Contributions, & Such Wonderful Fabulous, Helping Hands, to SO Many people, needing this. I Sincerely, hope & Pray, ALL this Worthy Love, Continues, to Go out, to So many People, that Also, Thanks The Lord, For This..
My Many Thanks for Sharing,all this, with me, Wanda.
With Love to All, concerned,
Erla Williams
Angela Weber
I think this is absolutely wonderful! What a wonderful way to give back to the community and allow others to do their share as well. John deserves to be recognized for his continued generosity and giving spirit!
Angela Weber
And of course Paul too!
Cheri Ziebart
What a wonderful gift of giving and receiving!