Since 1995, The Wine & Food Foundation has enriched the community by awarding more than $1.7 million in grants, scholarships, and hospitality industry support. Recipients include Southern Smoke, Austin Shift Meal, Urban Roots, Central Texas Food Bank, KLRU, The Sustainable Food Center, and Dell Children’s Medical Center. Scholarships have been awarded to attend institutions and programs, including Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, TEXSOM (the annual Texas Sommelier Conference), Texas Culinary Academy, and Texas A&M’s Agriculture Program.
2024 Beneficiaries
Green Corn Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping low-income
Central Texans grow their own organic vegetables.
The Wine & Food Foundation’s donation enables SFC to provide more access to local nutritious food for individuals and families in need. Specifically, WFF’s funding plays a role in doubling the benefits for those who use nutrition assistance benefit programs like SNAP and WIC for nutritious foods like local fruits and vegetables.
Keep Austin Fed aims to reduce hunger and help the environment by connecting surplus food with our neighbors in need.
2024 HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIPS
WFF is giving out $35k in educational scholarships to the hospitality industry. Learn more here.